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Pope Francis’ body is blessed in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 10:13 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed in a liturgical rite this evening ahead of his solemn funeral, set to take place the next morning on…
Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in the film “Conclave.” / Credit: Focus Features CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 10:45 am (CNA). “Conclave” was a surprise hit upon its theatrical release last October. And following the April 21 death of Pope Francis, the film, now on streaming platforms, has attracted a new wave of interest…
The tomb of Pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Apr 25, 2025 / 11:15 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his pectoral cross, according to new details released by the Vatican. The…
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De mortuis nil nisi bonum dicendum est. This Latin phrase means “Of the dead nothing but good should be said.” Its origins, however, are not Latin, but Greek. It is attributed to Chilon of Sparta, whose Greek original is τὸν τεθνηκóτα μὴ κακολογεῖν. This is slightly different than the Latin translation, as the Greek says…
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A dire wolf puppy bred by Colossal Biosciences. / Credit: Colossal Biosciences CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). A Texas-based bioengineering company sparked headlines across the world earlier this month when it announced it had done the seemingly impossible: brought a long-extinct species, the dire wolf, back from the dead. Here’s what…
Pope Francis laughs outside of St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on April 1, 2015. / Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Like his predecessors, Pope Francis’ pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes but also by his personality, character, and style. A look…
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