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Pope Francis' final appearance in St. Peter's Square to be remembered fondly, New Jersey residents say
Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now ...
Could New Jersey's Cardinal Tobin be the next pope? He could play key role at conclave
The Newark archbishop was a friend and confidant of Pope Francis who could steer the Conclave of Cardinals in its choice of a ...
In a packed Newark mass, Cardinal Tobin recalls his friend Pope Francis
Mourners for Pope Francis flocked to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Tuesday night for a mass given ...
Pope Francis' Funeral: A Rundown of Events Honoring the 266th Pontiff
Hundreds of thousands are expected to gather for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff died from a heart attack and stroke on Monday. Francis' body has been lying in state ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.
Pope Francis didn’t suffer before he died, his doctor says
After the pope suffered a massive stroke Monday morning, his medical team saw no point to sending him to a hospital. He died ...
The Faithful Pay Their Respects as Pope Francis’ Coffin Lies in State
The late Pope’s body was brought into St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday and will lie in state for three days before his ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...