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Israeli Prime Minister Offers Condolences Three Days After Pope’s Death
The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel’s conduct in ...
New York, world leaders react to passing of Pope Francis
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, released an official statement just before 8 a.m. on the passing of Pope ...
Interfaith leaders reflect on Pope Francis' moving 2015 visit to New York City
When Pope Francis visited New York City in 2015, he met and prayed with religious leaders of other faiths to spread a message ...
Cardinal Accused of Hiding Priest Sex Abuse Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official ...
Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments
Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect ...
Pope Francis touched many lives in New York City's Argentinian communities
Pope Francis was from Argentina and at age 76 became the first South American pope. Following his death on Monday at the age ...
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well ...
Did Pope Francis ever visit New Jersey or NYC? Here's how often the pope visited the U.S.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, the Vatican said. Did he ever visit New Jersey? The White House? NYC? Here's a look at ...
Pope Francis celebrated with Mass and art at St. John's University in Queens
As people around the world gather to honor Pope Francis​, St. John's University is bringing its community together in both ...
When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts
The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.