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Church leaders say Pope Francis had ‘a heart in Africa’

Pope Francis, second from left, looks at traditional dancers performing at the Martyrs’ Stadium In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Church leaders say Pope Francis had ‘a heart in Africa’

Apr 21
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A woman holds a picture of Pope Francis reading in Italian “Farewell Francis, thank you His Holiness, today all the people cry for you” in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis, Monday, April 21, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope Francis will be remembered for his concern over refugees and immigrants

Apr 21
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Pope Francis in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba on Sep. 22, 2015. (Credit: Ramon Espinosa/AP.)

After papal passing, what comes next?

Apr 21
Elise Ann Allen

Electrifying, maverick Pope Francis leaves behind ‘roller coaster’ legacy

Apr 21
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U.S. President VD Vance meets Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot.)

Pope, Vance have unusual Easter tête-à-tête at the Vatican

Apr 20
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Vance visit comes as Vatican readies to enlist US in recovering suppressed group’s money

Apr 19
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Electrifying, maverick Pope Francis leaves behind ‘roller coaster’ legacy

Apr 21
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Vance, top Vatican aides discussed migration, religious freedom, political tension

Apr 19
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