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Prelates watch as Vatican officials prepare Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Saturday, April 26, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 09:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis was buried Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after his coffin crossed the center of Rome, marking…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a one-on-one meeting at the Vatican prior to Pope Francis’ funeral, Saturday, April 26, 2025. / Credit: Office of the President of Ukraine via Getty Images CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on…

Providence Bishop-elect Bruce Lewandowski. / Credit: The Diocese of Providence CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). The Vatican on April 8 announced that Pope Francis had appointed Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski as the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island. Less than two weeks later, Pope Francis passed away,…

Pope Francis blesses St. Peter’s Square with the Blessed Sacrament during the statio orbis prayer to end COVID-19 pandemic, Friday, March 27, 2020. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events — including international gatherings, the COVID-19 crisis, and…

Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayeb sign the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together in 2019 . / Credit: Vatican Media ACI MENA, Apr 26, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). With the passing of Pope Francis, the world is reflecting on a pontificate marked by bold outreaches, including to the…