Cardinals present in Rome hold their fourth General Congregation on Friday morning, as the papal liturgist explains that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will be that of “a shepherd, not a sovereign.”

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Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the initiative for several people from the margins of society to welcome Pope Francis' mortal remains to their permanent resting place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

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Correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov reports amid the faithful queuing in St. Peter's Square to pay their respects to Pope Francis before his coffin will be sealed on Friday night. According to the Holy See Press Office, from 11 a.m. Wednesday through Thursday evening, at 7 p.m., more than 90,000 have paid their respects to the late Pope whose funeral will be Saturday, 26 April, in St. Peter's Square.

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Filipino Cardinal Louis Antonio Gokim Tagle leads the fourth recitation of the Rosary in memory of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Thursday evening, 24 April.

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A cry for peace and mercy for the world – this is what the great musical and religious event, Symphony of Mercy, will be about. It is scheduled to take place simultaneously on April 26 in Kraków, Rome, and five continents. The organisers received the blessing of the Holy Father already in February. Now, the Symphony will also serve as an act of thanksgiving for the pontificate of Pope Francis. "This will be a Symphony for you, our dear Holy Father Francis!" say the organisers.

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Celebrate Earth Day with words from Pope Francis's encyclical, "Laudato Si'", and serve as stewards to all of God's creation! What is your favorite popular Easter symbol? Learn more about the history of some iconic...

Early this morning, it was announced that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has died. His papacy, which began March 13, 2013, is marked by a deep commitment to mercy, social justice and a renewed focus on the pastoral care of the...

Eggs & the Easter Bunny? What do egg hunts and the Easter bunny have to do with the Christian celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead?   Easter Eggs Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb to...

Celebrating Easter as a Family You did it! Your family made it through the blessed season of Lent and has arrived at Easter! On this holiest day of the year, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.   Here are some ways to focus...

Happy Easter! We're so excited to continue celebrating the Easter Season together as a parish, and we'd like to extend a special welcome to anyone who is new to our parish community or returning to the Church! You are home!  We...