5at8Saint Peter's University Photo by: Cece RavenelleLehigh Suffers Loss In Non-League Finale At Saint Peter's4/30/2025 7:24:00 PM | Baseball Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 6:26:00 PM | Pete Janny Saint Peter's took a 1-0 lead in the first on an RBI double from Ashby Vining Manhattan tied the score in the bottom of the first on an RBI single from Hunter Sute that scored Lordier, who started off the inning with a walk which was followed by a single from Aidan Taclas The Jaspers struck back in the bottom of the second inning by scoring five runs on five hits Back-to-back RBI singles for Ryan Ash and Dylan Mayer in the second gave Manhattan the lead for good Mayer came on with a bunt single that advanced the runner to second and scored Sosa from third Lordier kept the Jaspers' rally going by scoring two more with his RBI double that saw him advance to third on a bad throw Another run came home to score when Taclas reached on a fielding error by Peacocks' first baseman Tyler Cotten An RBI groundout from Ash in the third inning extended the Jaspers lead to 7-1 The Peacocks answered with three runs in the fourth to cut the lead to 7-4 A solo shot for Aidan Taclas in the sixth grew Manhattan's lead to 8-4 The Jaspers added a pair of much-needed insurance runs in the seventh, scoring on an RBI double from Sosa which scored Andreaus Lewis from first and another on a free run home for Sosa after an errant throw to third on his steal attempt After Saint Peter's cut the deficit to 10-6 in the top of the eighth Manhattan scored two more in the bottom of the frame to go back up six The Jaspers cashed in on a sacrifice fly from Sute and an RBI double from Lewis Joey Craska closed out the ninth after giving up a grand slam to Tyler Smith Sosa's four hits marked the second four-hit game of his freshman season Taclas teed off for his eighth home run in the sixth The junior from California also has 31 runs-batted-in in his first season as a Jasper With a pair of hits on Friday, Trevor Hansen extended his hit streak to five games Ryan Lordier extended his hit streak to five and has recorded hits in nine of his last 10 games Ryan Ash's two RBIs were good for the first multi-RBI game of his career Braedon Romero earned the win by virtue of seven innings of four-run ball Manhattan snapped a three-game losing streak versus Saint Peter's The Jaspers lead the all-time series with the Peacocks by a 46-9 count Manhattan remains a game and a half out of the eighth and final playoff spot Manhattan Baseball will hold its annual senior day ceremony before the start of game two at 1pm on Saturday The pregame ceremony at Clover Stadium will begin at approximately 12:30 pm before the Jaspers (16-26 5-16 MAAC) take the field for the middle game of the series Follow Manhattan Baseball on Instagram (@jaspersbaseball) and X (@JaspersBaseball) Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Peter as the geographic midpoint on our treks to the Twin Cities It meant there were only two more towns before Belle Plaine which was essentially “the cities” to us southern folk there were no stoplights in the town I grew up in (speaking of There was always something so serene about St watching the brick- and tree-lined Main Street go by Since the highway runs directly through town there’s no choice but to slow down and admire the effortless small-town feel and generations of families navigating their safe little corner of the world and I’m hard-pressed to think of a more Minnesota place for a day of exploration or peaceful weekend escape tracing back to the early 1850s when Swedish immigrants settled in the area it played a pivotal role in the early history of Minnesota even earning a place in the conversation about the state’s capital—before St Peter was a serious contender due to its central location along the Minnesota River It was even recommended as the capital by some of Minnesota’s early political leaders a last-minute maneuver in the state’s legislative branch prevented the change (a chairman actually hid the physical bill to stop it from happening) Though it didn’t turn out to be the capital Peter’s historical importance is undeniable The city played a pivotal role in one of the most consequential events in Minnesota’s history: the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851 marked a defining moment in the relationship between the United States government and the Dakota people the Dakota Nation ceded about 24 million acres of land to the U.S. which included much of what would become southern and central Minnesota though these promises were never fully honored The land that had been home to the Dakota for centuries was quickly transformed accelerating the state’s settlement and expansion positioned as it was along the Minnesota River emerged as an important regional center during this transition period St. Peter’s historic charm is evident in its beautifully preserved downtown area, where visitors can stroll past buildings that tell the story of the town’s Swedish heritage and early American settlement. The Treaty Site History Center the headquarters of the Nicollet County Historical Society is a perfect place to start your journey through the area’s history With exhibits that delve into the town’s founding the museum is a great way to connect with the area’s rich past the Convent of the Sisters of Saint Francis stands as a striking example of the town’s historical architecture Its serene presence adds a touch of peace and beauty to this already picturesque downtown a Gothic-revival architecture built in 1869 the bell from the original wooden church built in 1855 on this site has rung on the death of every American president since Abraham Lincoln If you’re looking for a dose of local art and creativity, stop by the St. Peter Arts Center This lively cultural hub showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions from visual art exhibits to live performances Whether you’re enjoying a local artist’s latest exhibition or catching a theatrical production the Arts Center is always buzzing with creative energy and events that allow visitors to dive deeper into the arts scene of St It’s a fantastic spot to experience the town’s rich artistic traditions while also supporting local talent Or check out the Hillstrom Museum of Art at nearby Gustavus Adolphus College. With exhibits that highlight national, regional, and international artwork, the museum is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the arts while taking in the beautiful college campus. Gustavus’ Arboretum is also a must-visit essentially a beautifully maintained outdoor laboratory for students—and a space to escape For outdoor fun, a visit to the Minnesota River Trail is an absolute must this trail winds along the scenic Minnesota River and birdwatching are popular activities here especially in the spring and summer when the river is full and wildflowers blanket the landscape you’ll encounter quiet spots perfect for pausing and soaking in the peaceful environment while also catching glimpses of local wildlife Peter from Le Sueur and purchased a building to start a hotel expanding it throughout the 1890s with additions like a barber shop Konsbruck returned in 1916 to restore its former prestige and ran it until his death in 1927 His wife and daughters continued the business until it closed in 1930 due to the Great Depression The daughters lived in the building until their deaths the Red Men Club acquired part of the original bar lounge The Konsbruck Hotel stands as an award-winning establishment blending modern amenities with old-world charm—including clawfoot tubs and exposed brick walls it was recently voted “Best Hotel in Southern Minnesota,” receiving a five-star award of excellence from TripAdvisor honoring the hotel’s rich history while offering contemporary comforts When it comes to dining, St. Peter offers a great selection of eateries that showcase the town’s hospitality and unique character. Once you arrive in St. Peter, start your morning off with a maple latte and an organic caramel roll from River Rock Coffee & Tea located in a historic brick building right on the main drag and large front windows make for a peaceful Grab a seat by the windows and make sure to Instagram your beautifully crafted beverage Located right below the Konsbruck Hotel, 3rd Street Tavern offers a delicious blend of Southern classics like smoked ribs Known for its mouthwatering comfort food and creative cocktails the tavern also boasts an impressive bourbon selection MN Wing King is your ultimate destination for wings and barbecue offering 69 mouthwatering wing flavors and some of the best barbecue in the state Try bold flavors like Minnesota Honey Crisp BBQ Patrick’s on Third is a classic Irish tavern serving up delicious burgers old-school setting—plus it’s known for its “World Famous” Patty Melt Paddlefish Brewing Co. opened in 2023 and offers a range of craft beers Paddlefish Brewing is quickly becoming a community hub where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy a cold beverage The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7 as the Church enters the final preparatory phase for choosing its 267th pope Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition: Three of the youngest cardinals participating in the upcoming Conclave shared an unexpected moment of lightheartedness, taking a selfie together inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. The viral social media image shows that faith and reverence meet the digital age with authenticity and… pic.twitter.com/88cdnBXiW9 On the ninth and final day of Novendiales, the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti reflected on the papal mission to love and serve Christ and his Church which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” the cardinal said in St The Mass for the ninth and last of the Novendiales was celebrated for the third Sunday of Easter who was the prefect of the supreme tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura calling on him to “feed my lambs” and “tend my sheep.” an expected 133 cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect the new Roman pontiff who shied away from giving red hats to the traditional archdioceses but opted to give the honor to far-flung places many of which had never had a cardinal before Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be participating in the election of a pontiff for the first time Read more about how Francis shaped the College of Cardinals. The latest moves from the Synodal Way and Chinese Communist Party are clearly meant to influence what goes on inside the Sistine Chapel — but could they backfire Read Jonathan Liedl’s analysis at the National Catholic Register. Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Register (CNA’s sister news partner) and co-founder of CollegeOfCardinalsReport.com reports on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” about the general congregations going on in Rome leading up to the conclave and how the cardinals coming from all over the world will get to know each other at these gatherings: Today, 177 cardinals — including 127 electors — gathered for the 9th General Congregation in the Vatican. Discussions centered on Church communion, global fraternity, and the legacy of Pope Francis. With preparations at Casa Santa Marta nearing completion, all cardinals are… pic.twitter.com/qlqSBU2dzN Pope Francis desired that consecrated Catholic men and women possess “a heart and a spirit pure and free enough” to love and serve the least among us, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime says at the eighth Novendiales Mass on Saturday. the former prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life celebrated and delivered the homily at the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime presided over the 8th Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis from St. Peter's Basilica, in which he urged the faithful to make the apostles' Easter joy a true "program of life. pic.twitter.com/NPd8UMohym the president of the International Union of Superiors General said at the Mass that the late pope “invited us out into the world and among all of God’s creation to heal and accompany those most in need.” Here are the first images of Michelangelo’s majestic Sistine Chapel nearly ready to welcome the cardinal electors for the upcoming conclave on May 7. pic.twitter.com/t6xOR9XuZC Cardinal Francis Arinze has said that the Church needs “a pope who is full of fire for the kingdom of Christ.” In an interview with EWTN earlier this year the 92-year-old cardinal reflected on the qualities needed in the next pope offered wisdom to younger cardinals who will enter their first conclave and spoke of the challenges facing the Church today. “We want a pope who is full of fire for the kingdom of Christ,” the Nigerian cardinal said … A pope through whom people will believe.” CNA Rome correspondent Courtney Mares has more. Just days before the Conclave starts, journalists are pressing for statements from the Cardinals already in the Vatican. Here’s how the Cardinals try to avoid them. pic.twitter.com/jeosWPHhsD former head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and currently a cardinal elector who will vote in the upcoming conclave spoke Thursday on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” about the papacy of Pope Francis and the qualities needed by the man who will eventually become Francis’ successor at the close of the conclave that begins May 7 On the seventh day of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti recalled the extreme sacrifice Catholics from the Eastern Catholic Churches have made to remain faithful to the successor of St Eastern Catholics have agreed to adhere to full communion with the successor of the Apostle Peter And it was in the name of this union that they bore witness to their faith,” Gugerotti said at a Mass on May 2 in St in numbers and in strength but not in faith “remain firmly clinging to a sense of catholicity that does not exclude but rather implies the recognition of their specificity.” Read more. The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7 Over 130 cardinal electors will vote in the conclave the largest group of cardinal electors ever It is also arguably the most diverse group of electors ever A closer look at the numbers — taking the estimated number of Catholics in a country and dividing them by the number of cardinal electors — gives some idea of how “represented” that country’s Catholic community will be in the conclave the more “representation” those Catholics get in the conclave via the cardinal or cardinals who serve them. Find out more in this fascinating analysis of the numbers. The upcoming conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis will be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church with 133 cardinal electors expected to gather in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 The unprecedented number surpasses all previous papal conclaves breaking the previous record of 115 electors in the 2005 and 2013 elections It also marks the first time a conclave will be held with more than 120 voting cardinals — the limit set by St John Paul II in his 1996 apostolic constitution Universi Dominici Gregis. Read more. Vatican firefighters have installed the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, a key step ahead of the May 7 conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor. Black smoke = no pope yet; white smoke = a new pope has been chosen. All eyes on the Vatican! #Conclave2025 pic.twitter.com/dSikPOHFYJ attention turns to the strict protocols governing the secretive process of electing the next pope Matthew Bunson joins “EWTN News Nightly” from Rome to explain how secrecy is maintained during the conclave whether any of the cardinals will have downtime during this period and how many votes are required for a new pontiff to be chosen He also reflects on the unique overlap of Italy’s Labor Day and the feast of St Not only did Pope Francis value and promote the dignity of labor, he was someone who personally worked extremely hard, finding joy and rest in work itself, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said at the sixth Novendiales Mass. is to what extent [Pope Francis] understood that his work was his mission his everyday work was his response to God’s love it was an expression of his concern for the good of others,” Fernández said in St Drawing on the best of the Francis papacy, the next pope needs to be an Evangelii Gaudium pope more than a synodality pope, writes Terence Sweeney in his commentary at the National Catholic Register As the Catholic Church continues through a period of interregnum between the reign of popes Chinese authorities have made moves to assert the Church in China’s autonomy from Rome by unilaterally “electing” two bishops — including in a diocese already led by a Vatican-appointed bishop Read more about the controversial moves here. Members of the College of Cardinals have gathered in Rome in anticipation of the subsequent election of Pope Francis’ successor 133 of whom are eligible and expected to vote in the conclave But who are they? Read the whole story here. At a time when some postulate that Europe might soon become irrelevant because of the increasing prominence of the Global South — where the Church is growing fastest — it remains as its institutional and theological center of gravity With currently 53 of the 135 voting cardinals coming from Europe — a third of whom are Italians — their collective priorities and concerns will influence not only the choice of the next pope but also the direction of the Church in a rapidly changing world. It is becoming clear, however, that the European bloc is no longer unified, writes Solène Tadié in the National Catholic Register The qualities of a pope go far beyond merely being a kind of CEO of the Catholic Church he should possess a strong faith and humility be willing to adhere to the Church’s teachings and apostolic tradition and personify the pope’s ancient title as “servus servorum Dei,” the servant of the servants of God But he should also possess other exceptional qualities, according to Edward Pentin at the National Catholic Register As we prepare for the start of the conclave on May 7, here are several places to be familiar with.1. Casa Santa MartaSaint John Paul II designated the Domus Sanctae Marthae as the residence of the cardinal electors during conclaves.2. Sistine ChapelIt is the seat of the… pic.twitter.com/PJqZaBBCZQ Cardinal Gerhard Müller calls for a deeper, faith-driven approach to overcome factionalism as cardinals prepare for the upcoming papal conclave, reports CNA Deutsch The cardinal warns against any “friend and foe thinking” that categorizes people as “for me” or “against me,” calling such division particularly “harmful for the Church which by its nature is meant to be the sign the instrument” of communion with God and among people who served as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 2012 to 2017 offers a profound perspective on the concept of “periphery” popularized by Pope Francis Warning of an ideological contrast of “center versus periphery,” Müller tells EWTN Germany that the world is a sphere where every person stands equidistant from its core — and that the Eucharist uniting believers worldwide in a shared faith speculation grows about who will succeed Pope Francis as the next pope One potential candidate is Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa A group of young Christians from Palestine is in Rome originally for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis but instead found themselves present for the pope’s funeral advocating for Pizzaballa’s election to the papacy EWTN Vatican journalist Valentina Di Donato reports from Rome: The 2025 Conclave: All the cardinal electors from A to Z. Let's pray for them. pic.twitter.com/evOGuKSmGA Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7 “It is urgent and important that you all pray for us so that we can discern what kind of pope the Church needs in this present day,” Cardinal William Goh said the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum’ (‘great joy’) of having a new pope.” CNA is a service of EWTN News, Inc. 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Just click here It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Hundreds of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to pay homage to Pope Francis on the second of nine days the Vatican has set aside to mourn the beloved pontiff The sainthood ceremony of Carlo Acutis a scheduled highlight of this Jubilee of Teenagers Acutis was an Italian boy who used his coding skills to spread the faith online it is a joy to remember (Francis)," said Samuele Arregetti an 18-year-old from Bergamo in northern Italy "We are very sad for his death but now thinking of him we are also happy .. Thousands of people also streamed past Francis' tomb on Sunday at St a 1,600-year-old church and shrine to the Virgin Mary a few miles from the Vatican where the pope On hold: Pope Francis' death prompts postponement Many of the cardinals are gathering in daily meetings to continue operations of the Vatican and to select a conclave date told the Times he has been making the unity case ousted by Francis from a top Vatican position in 2017 said this is “necessary to speak about the division of the church today." ‘How would you name the wrong track for the conclave?’ I would say the idea that unity is the priority,” Czerny said He recalled the fear and sadness of the apostles after Jesus’ death and said the image represents the Church’s state of mind now as Christians mourn Pope Francis like the apostles grieving over the death of Jesus.” Was it destiny? Fans spot powerful links between Pope Francis' love of soccer and his death Some members of the College of Cardinals went to Francis' tomb at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Sunday to pay homage Access to the tomb was open to the public all day Sunday starting at 7 a.m The cardinals then gathered there for evening prayer led by the basilica's coadjutor archpriest Some of the same cardinals will take part in the conclave next month at which the next pope will be selected More than 30,000 people had filed by the tomb by midday Sunday “I feel like it’s exactly in the way of the pope and so is his place now,” Polish pilgrim Maria Brzezinska said after paying her respects Francis broke tradition in picking burial site outside VaticanFrancis became the first pope to be buried outside the Vatican in more a century when he was laid to rest at St The burial took place Saturday after his casket was transported through the streets of Rome in a modified popemobile following a funeral service that saw more than a quarter million people who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires had requested a "simple" burial "without particular ornamentation." The casket was placed in a simple marble tomb in a side aisle of the St “Franciscus," is inscribed on top − as the pope instructed − while a reproduction of the plain cross that he used to wear around his neck hangs above the niche With the passing of Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church's estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, attention now turns to the selection of his successor The decision is made through a time-honored process known as the conclave an election conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Soon, the College of Cardinals, the church’s most senior members and the acting head of the church until a new pope is selected, will convene to choose the new pontiff. Only those under age 80 are eligible to vote; of the church’s 252 cardinals, 135 will serve as electors, according to the Vatican The conclave, customarily held 15-20 days after the pope’s death, is anticipated to start from May 6 to May 11. 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Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday in St The basilica was bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe made a slow shuffling procession up the main aisle to pay their last respects to Francis The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had paid their respects by Thursday evening The basilica closed for just a short time Thursday morning and will stay open Thursday night as long as there are mourners and after two hours still had not reached the basilica “I don’t even care how much time I wait here It’s just the opportunity to (show) how I admired Francisco in his life,’' said Fernandez whose admiration for the pope grew during his 2016 visit to Mexico flew on the spur of the moment from Dublin just to pay his respects “I think it’s just really important to be here to show our respect to the Holy Father,’' he said We just felt it was really important to be here.” Among the first-day mourners was a church group of 14-year-olds from near Milan who arrived for the now-suspended canonization of the first millennial saint as well as a woman who prayed to the pope for a successful operation and an Italian family who brought their small children to see the pope’s body “We came because we didn’t bring them when he was alive so we thought we would bring them for a final farewell,’’ said Rosa Scorpati who was exiting the basilica Wednesday with her three children in strollers but I don’t think they really understood because they haven’t yet had to deal with death.” Out of devotion to the pope and his message of inclusion the grieving faithful joined the procession of mourners that wended from St Peter’s Square through the basilica’s Holy Door with the repentant among them winning an indulgence a form of atonement granted during the Jubilee Holy Year the line extended down the basilica’s central aisle to the pope’s simple wooden casket Italian authorities have tightened security around the Vatican adding drones to foot and horse patrols to their controls along the Tiber River and Via della Conciliazione to secure the area for mourners and foreign delegation expected for the funeral The Vatican said 130 delegations are confirmed including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning sovereigns Among those confirming their attendance are U.S President Donald Trump with the First Lady Melania Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a news conference on Thursday that “I believe that the ‘security machine’ is ready,’' but will remain flexible and ”ready to reshape and above all transmit a sense of serenity.’' with four Swiss Guards standing at attention many lifted their smartphones to snap a photo One nun accompanying an elderly woman with a cane walked away sobbing The mood was more one of gratitude for a pope who had “I am very devoted to the pope,’' said Ivenes Bianco ”He was important to me because he brought many people together by encouraging coexistence.’' She cited Francis’ acceptance of the gay community and his insistence on helping the poor Humbeline Coroy came to Rome from Perpignan for the planned canonization Sunday of 15-year-old Carlo Acutis which was suspended after the pope’s death enjoying exchanges with Japanese mourners they met as they waited under the sun in St and I traveled to Madagascar to work with poor people Cardinals continued to arrive in Rome for Saturday’s funeral During a morning session “the cardinals started a conversation on the church and the world,’' the details of which remain private cardinals under 80 years of age will meet in a conclave to choose a new pope after Spanish Cardinal Antonio Cañizares said he would not make it to Rome for health reasons confirmed his participation after getting cleared by doctors and one feels that,’' said French Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco “For the moment I do not believe the cardinals are saying ‘who will be the next?’ For the moment we are here completely for Francis.” Franceso Sportelli and Isaia Montelione in Vatican City and AP writer Jovana Gec in Belgrade The Rite of Translation of the body of Pope Francis took place in the Vatican on Wednesday morning led by the College of Cardinals gathered in Rome following his death began the liturgical rite in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta with a brief prayer for the soul of Pope Francis Cardinal Farrell thanked God for the 12-year ministry of the late Pope let us thank the Lord for the countless gifts He bestowed on the Christian people through His servant to grant to the late Pope an eternal home in the kingdom of heaven and to comfort with the celestial hope the papal family The College of Cardinals then led the procession of the coffin through the Vatican’s Santa Marta Square Over 20,000 people had gathered in the square to pay their respects to the late Pope erupting into subdued but sustained applause as his coffin was carried up the steps and into St The late Pope’s coffin was placed in front of the Altar of the Confession and the choir chanted the Litany of the Saints in Latin for the repose of his soul Cardinal Farrell then led a brief Liturgy of the Word which included a reading from the Gospel of John (17:24-26) of Jesus’ priestly prayer proclaiming the love of God for Him and for His disciples The rite concluded with the chanting of the Salve Regina Members of the College of Cardinals then paid their respects to the late Pope Francis The Basilica will remain open until midnight on Wednesday In view of the large number of faithful wishing to pay homage to the Holy Father the Press Office stated in a note on Wednesday it does not rule out the possibility of extending the opening of the Vatican Basilica beyond the established time of midnight Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell will preside over the rite of the sealing of Pope Francis' coffin on Friday The Funeral Mass for Pope Francis will be held in St and lay faithful from around the world to bid farewell to Pope Francis the late Pope's body will be taken into St Peter’s Basilica and then to the Basilica of St Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday but before that his body will lie in state in St where ordinary faithful will be able to pay their respects Cardinals met on Tuesday to begin preparations for the funeral and the conclave to decide the Pope’s successor Images captured on Monday showed Pope Francis lying in the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta hotel The footage showed of the ritual to confirm his death Catholic faithful around the world gather in local churches to mourn for the death of Pope Francis Pope Francis’ formal apartment in the Vatican has been sealed in a ritual that is a key part of the tradition after a pope dies oversaw the sealing of the apartment Monday afternoon Pope Francis changed church policy on death penalty advocated for migrants and sent a message of welcome to LGBTQ+ community The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis’ successor the conclave must begin between May 5 and 10 Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin prays in front of the body of Pope Francis laid out in state inside his private chapel at the Vatican Cardinal Silvano Tomasi blesses a nun in St Vatican Swiss Guards salute a cardinal arriving for a meeting of cardinals Peter’s Square as he arrives for a meeting of cardinals Pilgrims from Croatia arrive at the Vatican A Catholic nun of the Missionaries of Charity placed over the saint’s tomb following his death Devotees carry a cutout of the late Pope Francis during a procession ahead of a prayer in Dili Catholics attend a mass for the late Pope Francis at the Manila Cathedral in the country’s capital A woman lights candles in memory of Pope Francis during the morning mass at the Sanctuaire d’adoration cathedral following the announcement of his death in Goma Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell seals the door to the papal bedroom and studio at the Vatican after the announcement of the death of Pope Francis Faithful react as they attend a Mass for the late Pope Francis People attend a ceremony inside Notre Dame cathedral where a poster shows Pope Francis following the Vatican’s announcement of his death People pray near a picture of Pope Francis inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Pilgrims carrying a cross make their way to the Holy Door in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican after Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis A parishioner weeps in front of a picture of Pope Francis at St Copies of the Vatican paper L’Osservatore Romano are distributed after a rosary prayer for the late Pope Francis Faithful gather for a rosary prayer for the late Pope Francis Nuns leave after a rosary prayer for the late Pope Francis Peter’s Square as they arrive for a meeting of cardinals Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi speaks to journalists as he arrives for a meeting of cardinals at the Vatican AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Pope Francis’ funeral and the public viewing have been scheduled Francis initially had doubts about the ride “Do you think I can manage it?’’ the pope asked Massimiliano Strappetti as he was driven through the crowd of 50,000 — the first time since his release from the hospital that he had mixed with the faithful at large “Thank you for bringing me back to the square,” Vatican News said The pope showed the first signs of illness round 5:30 a.m the next day and fell into a coma an hour later He will lie in state starting Wednesday in St where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff up to the end,” said Sister Nathalie Becquart one of the highest-ranking women at the Vatican While the ordinary faithful will have an opportunity to pay their respects beginning Wednesday Vatican officials were allowed to say their goodbyes starting Monday evening Speaking to reporters after she paid her respects Becquart marveled at Francis’ final Easter salute to his flock “He really walked with his people,” she said Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said it was specifically Francis’ effort to promote the role of women in the church that will be one of his greatest legacies Ravasi noted that Francis chose to be buried near his favorite icon of the Madonna “He wanted to be buried under the shadow of a woman the Vatican’s former culture minister as he arrived for Tuesday’s first meeting of cardinals charting the next steps his desire for the church to do more for women.” The first images of Francis’ body were released Tuesday showing him in red vestments and his bishop’s miter in a wooden casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over him in the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta hotel where he lived and died Francis stopped by the basilica on his way home from the Gemelli hospital on March 23 to deliver flowers to be placed before the icon He returned April 12 to pray before it one last time I think he was a rebel,” said 23-year-old Catalina Favaro who had come to pay her respects in the Buenos Aires church where Francis discovered his priestly vocation “He challenged the powerful to act with justice and reminded us that our common home — this Earth — is a gift we must protect for future generations,” said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu but in a two-room suite in Santa Marta on the other side of Vatican City He died there and his body was transferred to the hotel chapel in the lobby where the private viewing was underway Tuesday for Vatican officials and members of the pontifical household his body was not placed in three wooden coffins Francis was placed in a simplified wooden coffin with a zinc coffin inside his casket will not be put on an elevated bier — as was the case with past popes — but will just be be placed simply facing the pews “He was a pope who didn’t change his path when it came to getting (his hands) dirty,” Francis’ vicar for Rome poor people and migrants were the sacrament of Jesus.” the conclave must begin 15 to 20 days after the “sede vacante” — the “vacant See” — is declared although it can start sooner if the cardinals agree cardinals vote in secret sessions in the Sistine Chapel Black smoke indicates that no pope has been elected while white smoke indicates that the cardinals have chosen the next head of the Catholic Church Associated Press reporters Paolo Santalucia and Silvia Stellacci contributed From the very beginning of Russia's war in Ukraine Pope Francis continuously offered to mediate to help bring about peace He appealed for an end to the war at almost every public appearance and his prayers for "martyred Ukraine" became a familiar refrain calls for dialogue - for key players to come together and find a way to put an end to the conflict such a dialogue took place between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Photos showed the two Presidents seated face-to-face in St Peter's Basilica, deep in conversation A spokesperson for the White House called the discussion "very productive" said that it had been a "good meeting," adding that the pair had "discussed a lot one on one." "Hoping for results on everything we covered," President Zelensky wrote on social media Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out." that ceasefire had appeared less and less likely The last time Presidents Trump and Zelensky met in person the discussion devolved into an acrimonious verbal brawl President Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to "walk away" from efforts to broker a peace deal Russia carried out its deadliest air attack on Kyiv since the beginning of the year President Zelensky said it was a "very symbolic meeting If those results do manifest themselves - if the 'just peace' so often spoken of by the late Pope is achieved - it might just be Francis' first miracle Peter’s Square is transformed into a small piece of the Netherlands as flowers from all parts of the country color the steps of the smallest nation in the world It all started in 1985 with the beatification of a Dutch priest Dutch florists decorated the Square in honor of their countrymen they were invited to decorate the Square for Easter One man has been involved from the beginning in this tradition which has now become a sense of national pride Charles Lansdorp recalls that very first Easter where Pope St John Paul II thanked the Dutch people for their flowers in their native language everybody knows what you’re talking about.” Lansdorp says this collaboration between the Vatican and Dutch florists “is the longest project” in the flower industry in the Netherlands this collaboration “brings spring to Rome” as thousands of flowers line the area in front of St In order to prepare the flowers and decorations for Easter the Vatican gardeners and Dutch florists work together Volunteers start working on Holy Thursday collecting the world watches as the floral arrangements come together Some 10,000 flowers from various parts of the countries are driven from the Netherlands to Vatican City over the course of two days Peter’s Basilica are transformed as “it is almost like we bring spring to Rome.” “We will have the colors of the logo of the pilgrims for the Holy Year,” Dr it is no wonder that the Easter flowers are such a source of pride for the Netherlands He says this activity has perhaps the biggest visibility for the Dutch industry worldwide “It’s unique because we have the cut flowers “It is really the Netherlands presenting itself as a flower industry.” Video shows moments of the procession transferring Pope Francis' coffin from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence where he will lie in state before his funeral on Saturday '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n 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instruments is something that has not existed before,” Montalto said Montalto says the level of precision possible through modern robotic surgery machines is unmatched “Instead of the equivalent of looking at a television screen now you see as if you’re in the body And so that visualization lets you see blood vessels that are so small you never would have been able to see them before You see actual capillaries,” Montalto said who was visiting her mother in the hospital stopped by the demonstration to give the machine a whirl After undergoing minimally invasive surgery a decade ago she was impressed with the advanced technology on display I have to admit I’m not one to play video games and you can see how much easier this makes it for the surgeon,” Friedlander said The hospital demonstration was packed with small children Local Pre-K students from Saint Peter’s Mercy Cares for Kids program were invited to take a look Peter’s Director of Surgery Jeffrey Stone says robotic surgery makes the medical profession accessible to the next generation who might already have some related experience “We’re seeing people who grow up playing video games much more much more comfortable at the table and at the console because it’s something that they’re familiar with you feel the tug through the through the machine you don’t necessarily feel that,” Stone said Click here to listen to WAMC’s report WTEN: Burdett Birth Center: One Year Later Peter’s Hospital Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek for 2025 Dr. Paul Glovinsky, clinical director of the St. Peter’s Sleep Center, discussed sleep-related disorders on WAMC’s radio call-in show, Medical Monday. […] WNYT NewsChannel 13 interviewed Theresa Joslin, executive director of Mercy Cares for Kids, about newly issued re-opening guidelines from New York state. The guidelines, which limit the number of children in a classroom, are causing concern for child care centers across the Capital Region. […] Marco Di Lauro/Getty; Marco Di Lauro/Getty Please try the action again and if the problem continues, contact Customer Support Thanks for visiting ROME — The body of Pope Francis was moved this morning to lie in state at St A choir sang and cardinals chanted in Latin as the body was carried in a red velvet-lined open casket For three days mourners will be able to pay their respects People stood in a long line that snaked across St Some held umbrellas to shield them from the sun as they waited for their moment to enter St "I wanted to see him alive," said Margarita Harvey from El Salvador "But I would love to at least see his body she'll find Francis lying in a single wooden casket holding a rosary and wearing the papal miter — the ceremonial head dress the pontiff was laid inside three nested coffins: one of cypress wood It was part of a display of the pope's dual role as a global figure and spiritual leader They would be covered with a gold cloth and lie in state on a raised pedestal in front of the altar in St Pope Francis tried to strip away the more ornate aspects of the role trying to keep a little of the ordinary even in his very extraordinary job Shunning much of the wealth and frills that come with the role He chose to remain in the Santa Marta apartment where he stayed when he came as a cardinal to Rome rather than move to the traditional papal residence at the Vatican He chose simpler outfits and kept his plastic watch A few weeks after he became pope aids at the Vatican urged him to wear white trousers to match his white cassock I don't want to look like an ice cream seller." This was evident as he moved through the crowds in St He was in his popemobile without a bullet proof glass barrier hugging members of the public in the crowd of some 50,000 The Vatican now says Francis was so weak he'd worried about whether he could cope with the appearance But afterwards he reportedly said to Massimiliano Strappetti his personal health care assistant: "Thank you for bringing me back to the square." His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m It will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re the 91-year-old dean of the College of Cardinals It could become a significant political event too with the possibility for some sensitive meetings on the sidelines President Trump has confirmed he will attend. As will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — which sets up the potential for them to meet for the first time since that tense public exchange at the White House in February. This will be Trump's first foreign trip of his second term and the first time he's in the same space as other key leaders, like European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, since he caused widespread tumult and chaos in the financial markers, which his decision to place high import taxes on goods including from countries allied to the United States The Italian government says over 100 foreign delegations are coming And it estimates as many as 200,000 people may attend overall Many popes are traditionally buried in the Vatican Grottoes beneath St But Francis has chosen to be laid to rest outside the Vatican at a church in a part of Rome that has a bigger immigrant community Mary Major is where he'd pray to the Salus Popoli Romani an icon of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus before and after each trip out of Rome Preparations are now underway at the church to receive Francis' casket On Tuesday wooden chipboard covered the niche where he will be buried beside the chapel that houses the Virgin Mary icon Francis called for his tomb to be "in the ground; simple and with the sole inscription: Franciscus,'' or Latin for Francis Spanish priest Rubén Martínez spoke of the sense of anticipation that weighs in the air He had arrived to Rome just an hour before "Another journalist asked me if this is a sad moment," he said this is about Pope Francis' ascent to heaven Become an NPR sponsor President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met inside St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the funeral for Pope Francis on the morning of April 26 Peter’s Basilica for about 15 minutes and agreed to continue negotiations later on Saturday Ukrainian presidential spokesman Serhii Nykyforov said White House Communications Director Steven Cheung also confirmed the meeting and said they “met privately today and had a very productive discussion.” Pope Francis regularly prayed for peace in Ukraine. He commissioned Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi as a papal envoy to push for peace between Russia and Ukraine. And in his final appearance on Easter Sunday and encourage all parties involved to pursue efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace.” Shortly after arriving in Rome last Friday Trump said on social media that Ukraine and Russia should meet for “very high-level talks” on ending the three-year war sparked by Russia’s invasion met with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier Friday and Trump said both sides were “very close to a deal.” Zelenskyy said that “very significant meetings may take place” in coming days and that an unconditional ceasefire was needed “Real pressure on Russia is needed so that they accept either the American proposal to cease fire and move towards peace or our proposal — whichever one can truly work and ensure a reliable and then — a dignified peace and security guarantees,” he said And we are doing everything to make diplomacy truly meaningful and finally effective.” Russia launched three missiles and 114 drones over Ukraine overnight Ukraine’s air force wrote in a statement Saturday Sixty-six drones were destroyed and a further 31 decoy drones failed to reach their destination Password reset instructions will be sent to your registered email address As a frequent reader of our website, you know how important America’s voice is in the conversation about the church and the world. 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Please contact us at members@americamedia.org with any questions VATICAN CITY — A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St wishing more than 20,000 faithful a "Good Palm Sunday a good Holy Week," in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia Many in the crowd reached out to touch Francis' hand or garments as he was brought in a wheelchair down a ramp to the main altar where he issued his brief greeting into a microphone The 88-year-old pope was not wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen as he had during a similar appearance last Sunday Peter's Basilica from where he had emerged and offered candy to a boy who greeted him The 88-year-old Francis is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds While Francis is clearly eager to show he is feeling better he has not spoken more than a few words in public as he recovers from a severe respiratory crisis The Vatican said it was waiting to advise on what role he may play in upcoming Holy Week events leading up to Easter Sunday following last Sunday's unexpected appearance that thrilled the faithful He also met privately with King Charles III and Queen Camilla this week and to thank a pair of restorers for their work on the basilica's masterpieces Mary Major Basilica in central Rome to pray privately before a favorite icon of the Virgin Mary which he typically visits before and after his foreign trips was also his first stop after leaving the Gemelli hospital on March 23 the pontiff thanked the faithful for their prayers compassion and tenderness even more." For the ninth week including his five-week hospitalization starting Feb The pope offered prayers for those suffering in the conflict in Sudan which marks its second anniversary on Tuesday In a prepared Palm Sunday homily read by a top Vatican cardinal Francis urged the faithful to carry the cross "of those who suffer around us" to mark the start of the solemn Holy Week leading a procession of cardinals around the piazza's central obelisk carrying an ornately braided palm that recalls Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem when crowds waved palm branches to honor him The initial welcome contrasts with the suffering that follows Peter's Square carrying blessed palm fronds or olive branches to mark the occasion Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST (KEYC) - The Saint Peter School Board has selected three finalists for the school district’s superintendent position The finalists were selected from a pool of applicants based on criteria established by the school board and input provided through the public input survey Five applicants were interviewed on March 11 and March 13 Interviews for the finalists will begin at 3:30 pm on Thursday Peter High School Media Center (2121 Broadway Avenue) and are open to the public Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app. Peter’s Square in a wheelchair during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick marking his first public appearance at the Vatican on Sunday since his release from the hospital two weeks ago Peter’s Square in a wheelchair during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick in his first public appearance at the Vatican since his release from the hospital two weeks ago Pope Francis arrives at the end of a mass in St part of the jubilee of the sick and the health workers Pope Francis arrives in a wheelchair at the end of a mass in St part of the Jubilee of the sick and the health workers helped by his Personal nurse Massimiliano Streppetti Pope Francis arrives on a wheelchair at the end of a mass in St Pope Francis in a wheelchair speaks to faithful at the end of a mass in St Pope Francis has a nasal cannula for oxygen adjusted as he arrives in a wheelchair at the end of a mass in St Pope Francis is cheered at by faithful at the end of a mass in St Pope Francis passe through the Holy door in a wheelchair at the end of a mass in St The pontiff waved at the crowd of faithful that stood and applauded as he was pushed in a wheelchair unannounced to the front of the altar in the square “I see the pope!’' as his image first emerged on a big screen showing him passing through the Holy Door before being brought down a ramp to the altar which he tapped to make sure it was working on a second attempt the pontiff greeted some of those who assisted in the service He exited the square through the Holy Door Francis has just completed two weeks of at least two months of doctor-ordered rest as he continues physical as well as treatment for a lingering lung infection The pope referred to his experience with illness in both the traditional Sunday blessing and the homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella organizer of the Holy Year that is expected to bring some 30 million pilgrims to Rome but it is a school in which we learn every day to love and to let ourselves be loved grateful to God and to our brothers for the good that we receieve He also urged the faithful not to push the fragile from their lives “as unfortunately a certain mentality does today Let’s not ostracize pain from our surroundings Let’s instead make it an opportunity to grow together nurses and health care workers “who are not always helped to work in inadequate conditions Their mission is not easy and must be supported and respected.’' The faithful were moved by the pope’s unexpected appearance something completely unexpected because I didn’t think I would see the pope,’' said Pasquale Citrolo from Trapani from the Adriatic coastal province of Ancona said she was touched by the pope’s “surprise.’' because that is the message of our pilgrimage today: Bring peace to all the world,’' she said Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 11/16/2024 5:32:00 PM BALTIMORE – The UMBC men's basketball team dropped a 69-61 decision against the Saint Peter's Peacocks on Saturday afternoon at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Senior guard Bryce Johnson paced three Retrievers in double digits with 15 points and was joined by graduate student forward Josh Odunowo (10 points) and senior guard Marlon Short (12 points "We knew the game was going to be a rock fight from the opening tip, and Saint Peter's was able to establish their physicality and pace," stated UMBC Head Coach Jim Ferry "I thought we really guarded very well in the opening half but we broke down defensively in the second half We've got to play better in the second half to beat an excellent team like that." The Peacocks (1-3) connected on 8-of-13 (61.5 percent) three-point field goals in the second half to break open a tight contest for much of the contest UMBC (3-2) held a 16-11 advantage with 8:34 left in the opening half after sophomore guard Ace Valentine scored the final five points of a 5-0 mini-run The Retrievers still held a 20-17 advantage after Short converted a jumper in the lane at the 6:47 mark but the visitors went on a 9-2 spurt to claim a 26-22 edge with just over two minutes left The visitors settled for a 28-26 lead at the break Junior forward Louie Jordan provided UMBC with their final lead after swishing a triple with 17:22 remaining in the game The Peacocks responded with nine consecutive points to take their largest lead up to that point Sophomore guard Armoni Ziegler stuck bookend treys during the critical stretch Trailing by nine with just under ten minutes left Short recorded consecutive buckets to trim the deficit to 53-48 at the eight-minute mark Saint Peter's responded with back-to-back 3-pointers from junior guard Eric Morgan Jr and senior guard Marcus Randolph to claim a 59-48 advantage with just 5:53 left The hosts did not go away quickly, inching within 65-60 after a fast break layup by senior guard Marcus Banks Jr. with thirty-six seconds left but the visitors converted all four of their free throws down the stretch to put the game out of reach UMBC made just 4-of-20 of their attempts from behind the arc in the contest and finished at 38.9 percent overall (21-of-54) from the field Saint Peter's converted 24-of-55 (43.6 percent) field goal attempts and finished 12-of-28 (42.9 percent) from deep The Peacocks also held a 41-29 advantage on the boards The Retrievers will host Hampton on Tuesday evening Thanks for visiting Pope Francis was not scheduled to make any official appearances this Sunday as Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers was coming to an end the Pope made a surprise visit to St Peter’s Square where Mass had been celebrated by Archbishop Rino Fisichella Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation Pope Francis addressed the gathered pilgrims with a few simple words: “Have a good Sunday he returned to his Casa Santa Marta residence. The Pope was wearing nasal cannulas to facilitate his breathing as he was when he left the Gemelli hospital on Sunday March 23 Pilgrims expressed their enthusiasm and joy with applause and many shouts of “Viva il Papa” (“Long live the Pope”) Before greeting and thanking the faithful in St the Holy Father “received the sacrament of reconciliation in St recollected himself in prayer and passed through the Holy Door” This means that Pope had taken the various steps required to obtain a plenary indulgence in union with the pilgrims who had come to the Vatican for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers this weekend. the Holy See Press Office reported that Pope Francis' state of health was improving slightly and that the Holy Father was in good spirits Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 3/8/2025 6:23:00 PM Thanks for visiting St. Peter’s Health Partners announced today that its two schools of nursing – St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing in Albany and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy – have entered a partnership with the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program (CPT) to address healthcare workforce shortages in the hardest-hit areas of New York state and support individuals who are seeking to become compassionate professionals in the healthcare industry eligible New York state residents and residents of certain bordering states receive full coverage of tuition and academic fees while pursuing education in 13 healthcare fields administered by the Iroquois Healthcare Association and funded by the New York State Department of Health supports both new healthcare workers and current professionals seeking career advancement Peter’s Health Partners is proud to partner with the Caring Gene to provide meaningful education opportunities for students and address the ongoing need for healthcare workers in New York state,” said Meredith Robison we aim to build a stronger healthcare workforce students must commit to a three-year service commitment with a healthcare or social care network provider in New York state that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured individuals students must complete their degree by Spring 2027 and fulfill the service requirement by 2031 Peter’s Health Partners shares our commitment to investing in the next generation of New York state healthcare workers,” said Kevin M Acting President and CEO of Iroquois Healthcare Association “This program is an important step toward strengthening our healthcare workforce and expanding access to quality care in the communities that need it most Peter’s to recruit and guide candidates through the Caring Gene’s CPT program.” The Caring Gene’s CPT program offers two distinct tracks: one for individuals aspiring to enter the healthcare industry and another for current professionals looking to advance their careers The Caring Gene’s case specialists will guide participants throughout their educational journeys ensuring they receive services and support to enter the healthcare workforce and provide career advancement opportunities for current healthcare employees Peter’s Health Partners will actively recruit eligible students to apply and complete their training in healthcare career pathways including nursing Individuals who are interested in enrolling in the CPT program can learn more about eligibility by visiting the Caring Gene’s website: caringgene.org Take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career by enrolling at either St Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing or Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing For more details on admission requirements and deadlines, visit https://www.sphp.com/careers/schools-of-nursing or contact the admissions office LiveSmart: A Gender Gap Persists in Awareness Being a nurse is a privilege earned through hard work, education, and commitment. Are you ready for a career with compassion? […] The new state-of-the-art suite opened to patients on September 10, and features larger and more private preparatory and recovery bays. […] St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing is hosting a week-long summer camp for high schoolers interested in nursing careers. […] Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMANKATO (KEYC) - An announcement came on Sunday via a social media post from El Mazatlán Mexican Restaurant that the local family owned business would be expanding in St The new restaurant will feature a burrito bar exclusive to the St along with a potential drive through lane later on for on the fly orders.” The new location takes over the old KFC building at 1505 Old Minnesota Ave A grand opening date is yet to be announced Pope Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" to all those gathered for the Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion celebration in Saint Peter's Square The Pope came out into the Square from the Basilica for around ten minutes immediately following the final blessing of the Mass where he offered his good wishes and then visited in his wheelchair among the faithful. Pope Francis' latest visit marked another public occasion among the people following his presence last Sunday at the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare and his visits to Saint Peter's Basilica last week and visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major yesterday to pray before the Marian icon of the Salus Populi Romani Following his greetings to pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square the Pope returned inside the Basilica where he paused for moments of prayer before the tomb of the Apostle Peter and then that of Saint Pius X and the monument dedicated to Benedict XV Ben joined Newsweek in 2022 from The Independent and has worked in social media SEO and audience development for over six years He is a graduate of University College London You can get in touch with Ben by emailing b.kelly@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Watch live footage of the funeral of Pope Francis from St Peter's Square in Vatican City You can also follow live updates from our reporter on the ground was elected as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI He was the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to hold the office He sought to reform the Vatican bureaucracy and address global issues such as migration and climate change He died on Monday after a period of ill health The pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday The public funeral Mass is being held in front of St with Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presiding The funeral will be less formal than other papal funerals with Francis having made changes last year around the process including the use of a modest wooden coffin archbishops and bishops will gather at the Braccio di Costantino in the Vatican wearing the amice and alb white liturgical vestments the rope-like cincture worn around the waist patriarchs and cardinals will gather in the Chapel of San Sebastiano in the Basilica wearing the white damask miter required in the presence of the pope Then at 10 a.m., Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the funeral mass in St Peter's Square, along with patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and priests from across the world. Also in attendance will be President Donald Trump and a host of other world leaders This celebration will conclude with the "ultima commendatio" and the "valedictio," which mark the beginning of nine days of mourning and masses for Pope Francis his coffin will be carried in a scaled-back procession through Rome to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore—a church of profound personal significance to him where he often prayed before and after international journeys "I wish my final earthly journey to end precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary where I would always stop to pray at the beginning and end of every Apostolic Journey confidently entrusting my intentions to the Immaculate Mother and giving thanks for her gentle and maternal care." a group of poor and marginalized individuals reflecting his lifelong commitment to social justice After the traditional nine-day mourning period preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope will begin is a highly secretive gathering where eligible cardinal electors will vote in successive rounds requiring a two-thirds majority to select the new pope Smoke signals from the chapel's chimney—black for no decision white for a successful election—will inform the world of the outcome Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Memorial shrine for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square My name is Michael O’Rourke and I’m from Liverpool and I wanted to see the Pope one last time and to say thank you for his service for the church What does the atmosphere feel like to you today It’s good to see a lot of young people here as well Did you come to Rome just for the Pope’s funeral I was going to come for the canonisation of Carlos Acutis but I decided not to because of work commitments I think he gave a human face to the Church and I think he helped people who maybe felt alienated from the Church to feel more welcome And what do you hope for the direction of the Church I hope the next Pope has a conservative mind but a liberal heart but has got his heart and arms open to the world Can you tell me your name and where you are coming from today I’m 17 years old and I’m coming from Australia We’re here to mourn the passing over Pope Francis and to pay our respects to him one last time It is kind of half-fortunate that we are here for this because something like this doesn’t happen every day We were originally here for the Jubilee of teenagers for a two week Catholic expedition sort of thing and we have been going around to a lot of religious sites Pope Francis was a big symbol of peace to me no matter what your religion was or who you were not just who he was associated with in the Vatican So we came about a week ago to celebrate Holy Week and to stay for the Jubilee of teenagers It’s just so happened that Pope Francis has unfortunately died so obviously we wanted to come for his funeral today And what does it mean to you to be here for Pope Francis’ funeral It’s amazing because it’s something that we’re not going to see much of in our lifetime We’re probably only going to see another one or two So it’s amazing to be part of such history What do you hope for the future of the Church after today I hope that the Church keeps on moving forward welcoming people Can you tell me your name and where you’re from I’m here with other students from St Ignatius High School we came here for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis but a change of plans led us to Saint Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis he meant a lot to the people at my High School because of his emphasis on social justice our environment and being good stewards of God’s creation What do you want to see in the future of the Church our spiritual father in the Catholic faith One thing that most inspired me about Pope Francis is his love for the poor and the marginalised What do you hope for the future of the Church My general hope for the future of the Church is for us to grow in unity and peace We need to all remember that we are all children of God Can you tell me your name and where you’re coming Our group today is coming from New Jersey in the United States I’m very Catholic and I felt really bad for the whole situation of the Pope especially for young people in promoting happiness and compassion What did Pope Francis mean to you personally I was so excited when he was Pope because he’s Latin American so for me it was a real pleasure to have a Spanish Pope His legacy of encouraging young people to be happy and to not be so serious What direction would you like to see the Church take I hope that the future Pope coming in will follow the same legacy that Pope Francis had started because he created a lot of change for the church in a positive way So I hope that the future Pope will follow in his footsteps I was born in Hungary but have been living in Canada for the past 40 years The Bible says that those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God and the Lord is leading me through the Holy Spirit to this place because this is a very historically important time and he also had a gift from God to demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ very effectively Get the latest news and special offers delivered to your inbox Subscribe Advertise Jobs About us Permissions Help Contact us The coffin of the late Pope Francis was sealed in a ritual in St after around 250,000 pilgrims had paid their respects to the Argentine-born Pope as well as a "Rogito" or Deed summarizing his life and papacy the Holy See Press Office published the full text of the Deed written in Latin and sealed inside a metal cylinder The following is a working English-language translation of the Deed: DEED FOR THE PIOUS PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS DEATH AND ENTOMBMENT OF FRANCIS OF BLESSED MEMORY guide and companion on the journey toward the great goal to which we are called—Heaven—the 21st day of April in the Holy Year 2025 while the light of Easter illumined the second day of the Octave gave praise to God for the gift of his service rendered with courage and faithfulness to the Gospel and to the mystical Bride of Christ His memory remains in the heart of the Church and of all humanity was born in Buenos Aires on 17 December 1936 to Piedmontese immigrants: his father Mario was an accountant employed by the railways took care of the home and the education of their five children After earning a diploma as a chemical technician passing to the novitiate of the Society of Jesus He pursued humanistic studies in Chile and graduated in philosophy at the San Giuseppe college in San Miguel He was a professor of literature and psychology at the colleges of the Immaculate Conception in Santa Fé and of the Savior in Buenos Aires He received priestly ordination on 13 December 1969 from Archbishop Ramón José Castellano and on 22 April 1973 he made his perpetual profession in the Jesuits After serving as novice master at Villa Barilari in San Miguel consultor of the Argentine province of the Society of Jesus on 31 July 1973 he was appointed provincial of the Jesuits of Argentina After 1986 he spent several years in Germany completing his doctoral dissertation and Cardinal Antonio Quarracino made him his close collaborator On 20 May 1992 Pope John Paul II named him Titular Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires He chose as his episcopal motto Miserando atque eligendo and inserted the Christogram IHS On 3 June 1997 he was promoted Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires and upon Cardinal Quarracino’s death succeeded him on 28 February 1998 as Archbishop Ordinary for the faithful of Eastern rites residing in the country and Grand Chancellor of the Catholic University John Paul II created him cardinal in the consistory of 21 February 2001 That October he served as Adjunct General Rapporteur at the Tenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops He was a simple and much-beloved pastor in his Archdiocese He lived in an apartment and prepared his own dinner From the Cardinals assembled in conclave after Benedict XVI’s resignation he was elected Pope on 13 March 2013 and took the name Francis following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi he wished above all to care for the poorest in the world From the Loggia of Blessings he appeared and spoke the following the words: This journey of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the Churches he said: “I ask you to pray to the Lord that he will bless me: the prayer of the people asking the blessing for their Bishop.” Always attentive to the least and to those discarded by society Francis upon his election chose to live at the Domus Sanctae Marthae because he could not do without contact with people and from the first Holy Thursday he wished to celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper outside the Vatican He urged priests always to be ready to administer the sacrament of mercy to have the courage to leave the sacristies to go in search of the lost sheep and to keep the church doors open to welcome those desirous of encountering the Face of God the Father He exercised the Petrine ministry with untiring dedication in favor of dialogue with Muslims and representatives of other religions sometimes inviting them to prayer meetings and signing joint declarations for concord among the faithful of different creeds such as the Document on Human Fraternity signed on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi with the Sunni leader al-Tayyeb and children led him to inaugurate the World Days of the Poor He also established the Sunday of the Word of God More than any predecessor he enlarged the College of Cardinals calling ten consistories in which he created 163 cardinals—133 electors and 30 non-electors—from 73 nations 23 of which had never before had a cardinal He convened five sessions of the Synod of Bishops—three ordinary general assemblies on the family and on synodality; an extraordinary assembly also on the family; and a special session for the Pan-Amazonia region Often his voice rose in defense of the innocent on the evening of 27 March 2020 he prayed alone in St whose colonnade symbolically embraced Rome and the world for humanity frightened and stricken by the unknown plague The final years of his pontificate were marked by numerous appeals for peace against the Third World War in pieces unfolding in various countries—especially Ukraine—as well as in Palestine lasting ten days for surgery at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital Francis on 14 February 2025 returned to the same hospital for a 38-day stay due to bilateral pneumonia he spent his final weeks at Casa Santa Marta On Easter Day 20 April 2025 for one last time he appeared on the loggia of St Peter’s Basilica to impart the solemn Urbi et Orbi blessing Pope Francis’s doctrinal magisterium was extremely rich attentive to avoiding the pitfalls of self-referentiality and spiritual worldliness in the Church the Pontiff set forth his apostolic program in the apostolic exhortation Evangelii gaudium (24 November 2013) Among his principal documents were four encyclicals: Lumen fidei (29 June 2013) on faith in God; Laudato si’ (24 May 2015) on ecology and humanity’s responsibility in the climate crisis; Fratelli tutti (3 October 2020) on human fraternity and social friendship; and Dilexit nos (24 October 2024) on devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus He promulgated seven apostolic exhortations numerous apostolic letters—many motu proprio—including two bullae convocating Holy Years as well as the catecheses presented at general audiences and discourses given around the world After establishing the Secretariats for Communications and for the Economy and for Promoting Integral Human Development he reformed the Roman Curia by issuing the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium (19 March 2022) He modified the canonical process for nullity of marriage causes in the CCEO and CIC (Mitis et misericors Iesus and Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus) and toughened legislation regarding crimes committed by clergy against minors or vulnerable persons (Vos estis lux mundi) Francis left to all a marvelous witness of humanity ECCLESIAE UNIVERSAE PRAEFUIT ANNOS XII MENSES I DIES VIII Semper in Christo vivas 4 DAYS HE PRESIDED OVER THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH FOR 12 YEARS Holy Father!” (The 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[…] Pope Francis became the first Pope in over 120 years to be buried outside the precincts of St there have been numerous burial places,” says historian Donald Prudlo Warren Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa “When a Catholic thinks about the death of the Pope “And it's true that more than half of the popes in the Church’s history are laid to rest within Saint Peter’s,” dating back to the original church structure built by Constantine But if Pope Francis' choice to be buried outside St “is surprising… it is certainly not novel,” Prudlo said two Popes—Pius IX in the wake of the Italian Risorgimento, and Leo XIII his immediate successor—found their final resting places in Roman churches various Popes were laid to rest in different Italian cities in France (during the period Popes resided at Avignon) and even as far away as Germany and Ukraine Prudlo notes that Pope Francis is the eighth Roman Pontiff whose final resting place lies within the walls of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major before becoming “a particular place of papal burial in the 16th century.” a Franciscan—have been joined by the first Jesuit Pope it’s a place particularly friendly to the religious orders.” the largest and oldest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary is also marked by a special Marian devotion,” the devotion so loved and valued by Pope Francis and by the Roman people to the Icon of Mary under the title of “Salus Populi Romani.” Pope Francis’ has been interred in a niche directly adjacent to the chapel housing the icon “The place of interment can be a symbol of the papacy,” says Prudlo “This particular choice by Pope Francis is a very powerful one It reassociates the Catholic Church with devotion to the Virgin Mary It shows his closeness to the Roman people in his devotion to the Salus Populi Romani icon And it reinforces the idea that it is not necessary that the popes should be buried at Saint Peter’s.” the decision of so many previous popes to be buried in the Basilica dedicated to the first Pope being buried near the bones of Saint Peter himself a statement of the unity and perpetuity of the Petrine line.” The College of Cardinals announced Monday, April 28, that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7 Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on Wednesday recalled one of the traditional titles for the pope the “servant of the servants of God,” and emphasized the papal roles of service and confirming Catholics in the faith Read more. In a pastoral letter published by the Archdiocese of Singapore Cardinal William Goh called on the faithful to pray for the cardinals involved in electing the successor to St Read more of what he had to say. But he should also possess other exceptional qualities, according to Edward Pentin at the National Catholic Register who chaired the international commission investigating the authenticity of Medjugorje has offered four criteria for the conclave that will elect Pope Francis’ successor In an article titled “Prayer for the Church of the Near Future,” published on the blog “Settimo Cielo” by veteran Italian Vatican expert Sandro Magister Ruini — who at age 94 is too old to vote in the upcoming conclave — proposes four aspects of the life of the Church he would like to see as the Church moves forward in the next pontificate Read what he has to say here. The College of Cardinals notes that tomorrow there will be no general congregation — the daily meeting leading up to the start of the conclave on May 7 The next congregation is scheduled for Friday no general congregation is planned for Sunday When they enter the Sistine Chapel to elect the successor to Peter’s throne the European cardinals will carry on their shoulders a heavy responsibility for the fate of their continent which is facing challenges unprecedented since the Church of the first centuries Read more of this analysis at the National Catholic Register. Cardinals from around the world have made their way to the Vatican to participate in the conclave There are 14 cardinals representing the United States and Canada — 10 from the United States and four from Canada Here is a complete list of the U.S. and Canada cardinals. The archdioceses of Spanish Cardinal Antonio Cañizares and Kenyan Cardinal John Njue on Wednesday both confirm the two prelates will not participate in the upcoming papal conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis. The Archdiocese of Valencia told ACI Prensa that Cañizares “will not travel to Rome for health reasons.” that due to health reasons the African prelate will not travel to Rome to elect the Church’s next supreme pontiff Read more here. The College of Cardinals on Wednesday called on Catholics around the world to pray for them as they prepare to enter the conclave next week to elect the next pope acknowledging the “enormity of the task ahead” in choosing the next successor of Peter. The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start of the conclave on May 7. Read more here. At the 7th General Congregation of Cardinals in the Vatican, Pope Francis' dispensation of the 120-cardinal Conclave voting limit was noted, and expression of appreciation made for Cardinal Becciu’s voluntary withdrawal from the conclave. pic.twitter.com/gPoORJ0XPl Another selfie from the cardinals, this time Japanese Isao Kikuchi. He posted it yesterday, saying that the cardinals were on their way to St. Mary Major. pic.twitter.com/fZ6LNh2tXb that the cardinals had been considering the necessary qualities for the next successor of Peter “Personal holiness is very important for the next pope,” Cardinal John Ribat said “He must be someone open and controlling — not in a bad way Read the whole story at the National Catholic Register. expects the upcoming papal conclave to last longer than the relatively brief gathering that elected Pope Francis in 2013 the German prelate revealed Tuesday in Rome but I believe everything is possible,” Woelki told EWTN Program Director Martin Rothweiler and CNA Deutsch Rome correspondent Rudolf Gehrig “I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave The 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis lasted just two days making it one of the shortest in modern history Read the full story here. As the College of Cardinals prepares for the upcoming conclave its members are diligently preparing and praying for the election of the next pope the National Catholic Register’s senior contributor join “EWTN News Nightly” from Rome to discuss how many cardinals will participate in the upcoming conclave whether all of them can vote for the next pontiff The way to evangelization is “unreserved openness” to others, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, said on the fourth day of the Novendiales the Church’s nine days of mourning for Pope Francis celebrated the Mass for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul in the presence of the cardinals and the chapters of the four papal basilicas which are groups of clergy entrusted with ensuring the liturgical and sacramental care of the basilicas Read the full text of the homily here. On the Feast of Saint Catherine of Siena, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti presided over the fourth Novemdiales Mass for Pope Francis' repose at St. Peter's Basilica, reminding the faithful that they should see God in everyone as the late Pope did. pic.twitter.com/OtsgAhrw7p The Pontifical Mission Societies USA is launching a prayer campaign to pray for the cardinals involved in the upcoming conclave as they prepare to elect the next pope. the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA encouraged Catholics to pray for the cardinals in a video message from St Find out how you can “adopt” a cardinal to pray for here. The College of Cardinals held their sixth general congregation on Tuesday morning confirming two cardinal electors will not participate in the upcoming May 7 conclave due to health reasons. Read more here. will be the first Haitian prelate in the Church’s history to participate and vote in a papal conclave Langlois released a statement honoring the life and ministry of the Argentine pontiff who “showed special attention to Haiti” through his words and actions Read more here. Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar tells CNA that intends to deliver the following remarks during the general congregations ahead of the May 7 conclave to elect a new pope: This is not a time for hesitation — a true tribute to the late Pope Francis is to pursue peace without pause “We remember with trembling reverence how Pope Francis pleading for peace with the urgency of a father for his wounded children That moment became a sermon stronger than any words a proclamation that true leadership flows from humility not domination. His voice was not a political calculation — it was a cry from the heart of Christ “Yet the storms rage fiercer still. Today six major wars and more than 20 smaller conflicts continue to kill thousands and displace millions It is a valley of tears across many nations over 13,000 nuclear weapons remain armed and ready enough to destroy human civilization several times over a single spark of hatred could unleash a nuclear holocaust global warming devastates our common home. Crops wither Scientists warn that tomorrow’s wars may not be fought over oil but over water — the very blood of life itself “We need a voice! A voice that evangelizes the hardened hearts of those who threaten the very survival of humanity and nature A voice that calls humanity back from the edge of destruction the next pope will nurture the Catholic faith and lead the Church into a deeper encounter with Jesus and his Trinitarian mission of love on earth But the Incarnation cries out today: We must renew and strengthen the instruments of peace — the United Nations Yet these structures are lifeless without the breath of moral authority “Religions must unite in a common cause to save humanity The world urgently needs a new breath of hope — a synodal journey that chooses life over death Mary Major following his funeral on April 26. As the world continues to mourn the late pope during the nine-day period known as “Novendiales” (also rendered “Novemdiales”) preparations are underway for the highly-regulated conclave process which is the means by which a new pope is elected for the Church. Here’s what you need to know about what will happen next. Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu announces on Tuesday that he will not participate in the upcoming conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor despite having previously insisted on his right to vote the former deputy Secretary of State cited his desire for the good of the Church and the serenity of the conclave as his reasons for withdrawing which I have served and will continue to serve with fidelity and love and to contribute to the communion and serenity of the Conclave to adhere to the will of Pope Francis not to enter the Conclave while remaining convinced of my innocence,” Cardinal Becciu wrote in Italian The 76-year-old cardinal was convicted in a Vatican financial trial in 2023 but has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings he had publicly stated his intention to exercise his right as a cardinal under the age of 80 to vote in the conclave Vatican City is issuing special “Sede Vacante MMXXV” commemorative stamps now available at the Vatican Post Office in St featuring the traditional crossed keys beneath an ornamental umbrella (known as the ombrellino) symbolize the current period of transition following Pope Francis’ death on April 21 The Vatican postal service typically issues these stamps — which bear the Latin inscription “Sede Vacante” (“Empty Chair”) — during an interregnum continuing a tradition that allows pilgrims and philatelists alike to own a tangible memento of this historic transition in Church leadership The stamps are valid for postage until the election of a new pontiff concludes the sede vacante period though they remain available for collectors afterward Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu has renounced his participation in the upcoming conclave The former deputy secretary of state has decided to withdraw his name as a cardinal elector despite having insisted last week that he should have a vote Read the full blog post at the National Catholic Register. In case anyone needs this OBVIOUS information, the Vatican Museum's Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public due to the conclave. Best reason ever to close the most visited room of the world’s most visited museum. pic.twitter.com/r1rm8mKe58 delivers the homily during the third day of Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on Monday Read the full text of the homily here. Cardinal Baldassare Reina urges the faithful to “discern and order” the late pontiff’s reform initiatives while acknowledging the sense of loss felt by Rome’s Catholics in his homily on the third day of “Novendiales” Masses for Pope Francis the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome describes how the faithful feel like “sheep without a shepherd” following the pontiff’s death In addition to the more than 140 international delegations who participated in the solemn celebration of Pope Francis’ funeral Mass a group of homeless people and several immigrant families also sat in the front rows there were 40 people seated there who had experienced Pope Francis’ tenderness firsthand during his 12-year pontificate. Among them was the 31-year-old Kurdish woman who had to flee Iraq in the face of the Islamic State’s furious violence and the lack of basic services and opportunities for the future Read her story here. Cardinals over the age of 80 cannot participate in a conclave Out of the 134 cardinals under 80 taking part in the upcoming 2025 conclave 15 are 79 years old — some making it under the cutoff just weeks before their 80th birthday leaving 134 electors from the original 135 eligible cardinals The age limit for electors was introduced by Pope Paul VI in the 1970s and was confirmed by Pope John Paul II’s 1996 apostolic constitution Universi Dominici Gregis Here’s a look at the oldest members of the 2025 conclave. The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known as the St which some say indicates that Pope Francis was the last pope the Church will ever have purports to describe every single pope from the year 1143 until the end of time — and Pope Francis appears to be the last pope described in the prophecy suggesting the world will end now that his papacy has concluded A closer look shows that there is some significant evidence against the authenticity of this alleged prophecy. Here’s what you need to know. Imagine that your cellphone rings and the display says the call is from a “private number.” You expect it to be a telemarketer you hear a man with an Argentine accent say: “This is Francis on an ordinary weekday morning in December 2018 Read more about his unique encounter with Pope Francis. Read the full story here the College of Cardinals will include several notably young members who have traveled to Rome from across the world Among the 135 cardinals who are eligible to vote in a conclave Here are the five youngest cardinals who will help select the next pope Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis last week was Gianluigi Buffon Pope Francis was a lifelong soccer fan and his passing was felt perhaps most acutely among fans of the San Lorenzo club in Buenos Aires the club paid tribute to their most famous fan San Lorenzo players wore a patch on their shirts with an image of Pope Francis smiling and wearing his papal robes accompanied by the phrase “Together for Eternity.” Read more here. The College of Cardinals has announced that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on Wednesday marking the final phase in the process of selecting the 267th pope Read the full story here. Cardinals are meeting in a general congregation to determine when the conclave to elect a new pope will begin The pivotal gathering began this morning at the Vatican as the College of Cardinals continues its preparations for electing the next successor to St Sources inside the Vatican confirm that today’s April 28 meeting is specifically focused on setting the official start date for the conclave where cardinal electors under 80 years of age will cast their votes The cardinals have been holding regular general congregation meetings in recent days to discuss the current state and future direction of the Church and global affairs Today’s decision represents a significant step forward in the process Vatican watchers expect an announcement on the conclave date to be made following the conclusion of today’s meeting We will update this live blog as more information becomes available The final journey of Pope Francis through the streets of Rome on Saturday became a tapestry of meaningful moments from departing through the door near his humble Vatican residence to traveling in the Dodge Ram popemobile that once carried him among the faithful in Mexico Each element of the 6-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) cortege reflected aspects of his papacy and personal devotions Read the full story here. In a video message recorded in January but only published on Sunday Pope Francis encourages young people to work on listening well to others shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi telling them: “One of the most important things in life is to listen — to learn how to listen.”“People don’t listen Read the full story here A Lithuanian cardinal says that Pope Francis chose his final resting place at the Basilica of St Mary Major following what the late pontiff described as guidance from the Blessed Virgin Mary Speaking to journalists after Saturday’s burial shares that he had initially asked Francis on May 13 2022 — the feast of Our Lady of Fátima — if he would consider being buried at St The pope declined, saying popes should traditionally be buried at St. Peter’s Basilica, reported ACI Prensa Francis summoned Makrickas and told him: “The Virgin told me ‘prepare your tomb,’” adding: “I am happy that the Virgin has not forgotten about me.” Mourners lined the streets of Rome yesterday as the pope’s wishes were fulfilled with his burial at the Marian basilica where pilgrims are now beginning to visit his simple tomb marked “FRANCISCVS.” Peter’s Square is filled with thousands of teenagers and other pilgrims from around the world today as Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass on the second day of mourning for Pope Francis ”The shepherd whom the Lord gave to his people, Pope Francis, has ended his earthly life and has left us,” Parolin says in his homily Read the full story here. 🔊 Volume Up: 200,000 teenagers pray and sing the Regina Coeli in St. Peter’s Square during the Jubilee of Teenagers. pic.twitter.com/vzoDUa1IBf Cardinal Raymond Burke is inviting Catholics worldwide to join a solemn novena of hope to Our Lady of Good Counsel beginning May 1 and running until May 9 The prayer initiative comes as the College of Cardinals prepares to enter the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis “Asking the intercession of Our Lady of Good Counsel is especially important, given the critical decisions which will be made during the coming days and weeks for the good of the Church and of the whole world,” Burke tells the National Catholic Register Read the whole story at the National Catholic Register has become another site of mourning as parishioners and visitors write their farewells to Pope Francis in a memorial book placed before his portrait This parish held special significance in the final months of Francis’ papacy where he heard confessions and presided over a celebration of reconciliation as part of the “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative Francis delivered a powerful homily emphasizing one of his signature themes: “God never tires of forgiving.” A commemorative plaque marking this visit remains prominently displayed in the church now serving as a poignant reminder of the pope’s recent presence in this community The first pilgrims are arriving at the Basilica of St Mary Major to pray at the tomb of Pope Francis after the late pontiff was buried there on Saturday The faithful flocking to the tomb on Sunday morning see the illumination on the marble tomb located in a niche between two chapels in what was Francis’ favorite basilica The stone slab marked “FRANCISCVS” is illuminated by a spotlight that also highlights a small crucifix mounted on the wall above the tomb some clutching rosaries and taking photographs The location fulfills Pope Francis’ final wish to be laid to rest in the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his pontificate often before and after international trips to pray before the ancient icon of Mary “Salus Populi Romani” (“Protectress of the Roman People”) As the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, there is time to also reflect on his legacy, says Cardinal John Dew of New Zealand there was this deep gratitude for what Pope Francis has done for the Church in the 12 years that he was the pontiff — and for the world,” Dew says in a statement released Sunday that he’s had such an effect on the world.” The prelate will be the third New Zealander to participate in a papal election Read the full story here. A little tribute to Pope Francis.How we will remember him / How we bid him goodbye. pic.twitter.com/cOckyX50xi Bishop-elect Bruce Lewandowski — one of the last bishops in the world appointed by the late pontiff — said is a legacy of “closeness” and missionary evangelization. The Holy Father lived out the Gospel, Lewandowski told CNA this week close to people who feel far from other people He showed they could experience the closeness of the Lord through him.” “We’ve talked a lot about evangelization and new evangelization for decades,” the bishop said After leaving the Vatican for the last time — and a final goodbye to the Eternal City with his coffin crossing Rome — Pope Francis is buried in a private ceremony in his tomb in the Basilica of St He is the eigth pope buried in this church Upholding the tradition of his humble predecessors his tomb is a simple slab bearing his name The tomb is located in a niche of the left-side aisle of the basilica between the Pauline Chapel (which houses the icon known as “Salus Populi Romani” — “Mary Protection of the Roman People”) and the Sforza Chapel Read the whole story here. Pope Francis was buried Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after his coffin crossed the center of Rome, marking the pontiff’s final goodbye to the Eternal City. pic.twitter.com/q0AaN6SJWh The wooden coffin of Pope Francis arrives at the Basilica of St Peter’s Square through the streets of Rome Crowds of faithful lined the route as the late pontiff made his final journey to the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his papacy The historic Marian basilica will be the pope’s final resting place where he will be buried in a simple tomb marked only with the word “Franciscus.” Pope Francis specifically requested burial at St. Mary Major, where seven other popes have their final resting place Italian officials estimate that approximately 150,000 people lined the procession route from Vatican City to the basilica according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted a brief meeting at the Vatican on Saturday prior to Pope Francis’ funeral in which the two world leaders discussed the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war Zelenskyy shared a photo on X of the two heads of state conferring in a hall at St The leaders sat on ornate chairs while discussing efforts to “prevent another war from breaking out,” the Ukrainian leader said Good meeting. We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out. Very symbolic meeting that has potential to… pic.twitter.com/q4ZhVXCjw0 Trump and Zelenskyy were among the dozens of world leaders in attendance at the pope’s funeral on Saturday The solemn funeral Mass for Pope Francis has concluded at St Peter’s Basilica after Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re completed the final rites of the liturgy The funeral procession to the Basilica of St The pontiff left the Vatican to cheers from a small crowd gathered to salute the Holy Father on his journey to the place of burial Pope Francis will now cross the Eternal City in the popemobile for the final time President Donald Trump and other dignitaries have left the Vatican The Holy See Press Office has updated its attendance estimate now reporting that approximately 250,000 mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the late pontiff The procession carrying Pope Francis’ body is now underway to the Basilica of St following the previously announced route through central Rome Peter’s Square as the solemn transfer of the pope’s remains continues to its final destination Click here to to read the full homil by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, at the Funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St As the funeral Mass concludes at St. Peter‘s Square, the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, who presided over the Mass Read the full story here. Pope Francis’ funeral closes with a beautiful Catholic prayer, the “In Paradisum” hymn:“May choirs of angels welcome you and with Lazarus, who is poor no longer, may you have eternal rest.” pic.twitter.com/4z6zZdWV8H As the funeral Mass gradually draws to a close on early Saturday afternoon people are lining up close to the Vatican’s Perugino Gate to bid farewell as Pope Francis leaves the Vatican for the very last time The coffin of the 266th pontiff will be brought to the Basilica of St. Mary Major. The burial location is in accordance with the wishes the Holy Father publicized prior to his death The Holy See Press Office confirms approximately 200,000 people are currently in attendance at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St The announcement comes from Vatican officials as Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re continues to preside over the solemn funeral liturgy The massive gathering represents one of the largest assemblies of mourners in Vatican City since the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005 reflecting the global impact of Pope Francis’ pontificate The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is now underway at St where tens of thousands of mourners have gathered to bid farewell to the 266th pontiff As the coffin emerged from the basilica shortly after 10 a.m the solemn silence gave way to applause — a gesture of respect and final salute The casket with Pope Francis’ remains enters St. Peter's Square to begin the funeral Mass. pic.twitter.com/TtXMXxIQXo is presiding over the funeral liturgy for the Argentine pontiff who led the Catholic Church for 12 years Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St which is a break from the recent papal tradition of being buried in the Vatican grottoes The burial location is in accordance with the wishes the Holy Father publicized prior to his death. 📍 Pope Francis' Funeral Map Now LiveAccess key points for the funeral procession on the EWTN Travel Jubilee app and follow Pope Francis' final journey to Saint Mary Major.Watch the Funeral Broadcast Live with English translations. 👉🏻 https://t.co/Kj8B435mEE pic.twitter.com/nM5svXQDnM Today’s funeral starts off the traditional “Novendiales,” nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope President Donald Trump’s motorcade has arrived at Vatican City joining the procession of global leaders coming to pay their final respects to Pope Francis accompanied by Secret Service vehicles and Italian security forces made its way through the specially cleared routes to St Peter’s Square ahead of the funeral Mass scheduled to begin at 10 a.m Donald Trump llegando al funeral del Papa.@EWTNews @aciprensa pic.twitter.com/rsjBwkhVvy Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are among more than 100 heads of state and government leaders attending the funeral including Argentina’s President Javier Milei representing the pontiff’s homeland and numerous European leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden are also expected to attend Presidents Trump, Macron, and Zelenskyy together among hundreds of world leaders and dignitaries at the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square. pic.twitter.com/Kg5NnYD7HR Patriarchs and prelates from many denominations and churches as well as religious representatives from around the world are also in attendance The gathering represents one of the largest assemblies of world leaders in recent years demonstrating Pope Francis’ global influence during his 12-year pontificate Security measures throughout Rome are extraordinarily tight with Italian military and police securing a wide perimeter around Vatican City Watch now: The funeral Mass of Pope Francis is being livestreamed from St allowing Catholics worldwide to participate in this historic moment of prayer and remembrance 🔴LIVE | Funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St. Peter’s Square.Let us know where you are watching from and what your prayer requests are! Images: Vatican Media https://t.co/0j5NlzdHJg As the Church bids farewell to the 265th successor of St EWTN invites viewers to share where they’re watching from and submit prayer requests that will unite the global Catholic community in this solemn occasion Peter’s Square continues to fill under clear morning skies the solemn atmosphere is punctuated by communal prayer thousands of pilgrims joined together in praying the Litany of the Saints their voices rising in unison across the Vatican grounds Crowd prays the Litany of the Saints two hours before the start of Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. pic.twitter.com/pBDF1ZVSyY invoking the intercession of the communion of saints provides a prayerful backdrop as the faithful gather to bid farewell to Pope Francis Thousands of pilgrims are streaming into St Peter’s Square as Vatican officials open the gates around 6 a.m with many rushing forward to secure prime viewing locations for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass Funerali #PapaFrancesco pic.twitter.com/xRKr1T6utn Some faithful have been waiting through the night lining the streets for more than 12 hours to bid farewell to the late pontiff who touched so many lives during his 12-year papacy Reporting live on the funeral of Pope Francis pic.twitter.com/cIZO4RLNTh The funeral Mass, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), and livestreamed by EWTN will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Pope Francis’ funeral and other important details. Watch the funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St. Peter’s Basilica live on EWTN’s YouTube channel here The liturgical celebration will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re the coffin of the Holy Father will be taken in procession to the Papal Basilica of St Let us pray together for the eternal rest of our beloved Pope Francis At 9:45 p.m. Rome time, 12 hours before Pope Francis’ funeral is set to take place, the first of thousands of pilgrims were already lining up along the streets to catch a glimpse of the late pontiff as his body passes by on the way to the Basilica of St The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday morning in St Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional “Novendiales,” nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Pope Francis’ funeral and other important details. Among the more than 250,000 people who made their way to the Vatican this week were the nocturnal pilgrims wanting to catch a final glimpse of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica before his Saturday funeral. To host the streams of pilgrims in mourning to St the Vatican extended opening hours — with the support of thousands of jubilee and Civil Protection volunteers — to allow visitors to pay their last respects to the late pontiff past midnight. Here is a list of leaders from around the world who are among the dignitaries who have announced they will attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate — characterized by an emphasis on mercy and compassion, the need to care for creation, and attention to the marginalized and “peripheries” of the Church and society — deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa with one exception related to the release of a controversial Vatican document This is how the private ritual for the closing of Pope Francis’ coffin took place The coffin was closed on the evening of April 25 Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli placed a white silk veil over the late pope’s face The action is part of the funeral rites for popes This is how the private ritual for the closing of Pope Francis' coffin took place. The casket was closed on the evening of April 25. Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli placed a white silk veil over the late pope's face. The action is part of the funeral rites for popes.#catholic… pic.twitter.com/wTLijlwJGz The death of Pope Francis marks the end of an era for the Catholic Church in Latin America. As the first Latin American pontiff according to analysts consulted by ACI Prensa His 12-year pontificate coincided with multiple challenges in the region and sexual abuse scandals within the Church Pope Francis’ coffin was closed and sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica in a private ceremony on Friday evening after more than 250,000 people paid their final respects to the late pope over three days of public visitation presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin which was attended by cardinals of the Roman Curia a group responsible for the liturgical and sacramental care of St will keep vigil over the late pontiff’s coffin during the night of April 25 until the funeral Mass in St The Vatican on Friday afternoon published the text of the rogito the short papal biography that will be buried with Pope Francis following his funeral on Saturday The traditional document gives a brief description of Francis' life and his papacy It was published in both Latin and Italian A copy of the rogito will be sealed in a metal tube and placed in the late pontiff's coffin along with coins and medals minted during Francis’ pontificate before the pope is interred in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican. From the time he took office in 2013, the number of female employees working in the Vatican increased from about 850 at the beginning of Francis’ papacy to nearly 1,200 in 2023, according to a report by Vatican News. more than 1 in 4 employees of the Roman Curia — the group of bureaus that support the pope in governing the Church — are women As the Church reflects on Francis’ legacy and the confidence he placed in women to help lead the Church, CNA takes a closer look at four religious sisters appointed to some of the highest-ranking leadership roles in the Vatican. 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 burial place is located in the niche of the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of Our Lady of Health of the Roman People) and the Sforza Chapel in St It is also located near the altar dedicated to St Work to receive Pope Francis’ coffin began a few days ago fulfilling the pontiff’s wish for a simple burial in this church dedicated to the Virgin Mary The Holy See Press Office announces that since the morning of Wednesday Peter’s Basilica was opened for public viewing of Pope Francis Rome time approximately 250,000 people passed through St Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to Pope Francis One hundred forty-nine cardinals attended the fourth general congregation this morning Archbishop Diego Ravelli noted that the funeral rite for Pope Francis will be the funeral of a shepherd Pope Francis’ coffin will be closed in a private ceremony Friday night 149 cardinals attended the 4th General Congregation this morning, including new arrivals who took the oath. Msgr. Diego Ravelli noted that the funeral rite for Pope Francis it will be the funeral of a shepherd, not of a sovereign. Pope Francis’ coffin will be closed in a private… pic.twitter.com/Tq9u22vL0W “Conclave” was a surprise hit upon its theatrical release last October And following the April 21 death of Pope Francis has attracted a new wave of interest from viewers with streaming rates of the film reportedly tripling in the days since the pope’s death was announced Here’s a (non-exhaustive) look at what “Conclave” gets wrong — and gets right — about the process of electing a new pope. Pope Francis was the 265th successor of St Here is a timeline of key events during his papacy. Among the thousands of pilgrims traveling to the Vatican to show respect and affection to the late Pope Francis are players and members of major Italian soccer franchises Players with the SS Lazio teams and the Italian national football teams waited hours in line to say goodbye to the pope The day before, AS Roma players, led by coach Claudio Ranieri, also attended St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their last tributes to the Argentine pontiff, ChurchPop, a news service of EWTN News, reported on Friday. on his way to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis told EWTN News White House Correspondent Owen Jensen that he’ll remember the pope as “a fantastic kind of a guy.” President Donald Trump, on his way to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, told EWTN's @owentjensen he’ll remember the Pope as “a fantastic kind of a guy”. pic.twitter.com/2Dmuqf9ZUh Pope Francis’ pontificate was marked not only by historic events and memorable themes but also by his personality Here’s a look at these more personal moments — many of them unscripted and spontaneous — reminds us that beneath the white cassock is always a man who brings his own charisms to the role 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 Saturday the pope’s body — dressed in red liturgical vestments with the miter and pallium — had been placed in a simple wooden coffin with a zinc lining. Read more about what happens during this rite. On his way into the Vatican on Friday morning for the day’s general congregation of cardinals Ajaccio bishop Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo was asked by journalists about a “simple memory of Pope Francis.” “He was a free man,” the Spanish-born Bustillo told reporters “And that’s the beauty of it — a free man who loved people He humanized the Church without desacralizing it.” When asked about the atmosphere in the synod hall a homeless Romanian man who sleeps on the streets near the Vatican has created a small memorial for Pope Francis near his sleeping area The simple shrine includes a photo of the late pontiff alongside images of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary Ulmer, who tells ACI MENA Rome correspondent Elias Turk he personally met Pope Francis on several occasions is joining the thousands of mourners at St he is visiting the basilica accompanied by a priest from St Gregorio VII Church to say his final goodbye to the pope Peter’s Basilica will remain open until 7 p.m access to the queue will end one hour earlier to ensure the closing time is maintained and to allow those in line to enter the basilica Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis according to figures released by the Holy See Press Office on Friday afternoon has seen a constant stream of mourners filing past the late pontiff’s body since it was first placed on public view on Wednesday morning The Vatican reports that the extraordinary influx of pilgrims began at 11 a.m with many waiting hours in line for a brief moment to bid farewell to the 265th successor of St Thousands of pilgrims are paying their respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica after waiting about 5 hours in line. 🙏🏻 #PopeFrancis pic.twitter.com/suMkyEhLkP Pope Francis’ body will remain on display until late Friday evening with his funeral scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 a.m Cardinal Angelo Becciu is reportedly seeking to participate in the upcoming conclave despite having been stripped of his cardinalitial privileges in 2020 and later convicted of financial crimes The former deputy Vatican secretary of state tells Italian media he will “participate in the conclave,” claiming his cardinal privileges “remain intact.” Read the full story here . The Vatican’s Protocol Office announces that 130 official delegations are now confirmed for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday including approximately 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs Thousands of mourners are expected to gather in St after which the pope’s remains will be transferred to the Basilica of St Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. https://t.co/D9cn00WoTD will attend the upcoming conclave after receiving medical clearance reversing his earlier announcement that health concerns would prevent his participation According to a statement released Thursday by the Archdiocese of Sarajevo Puljić received a “positive medical assessment” clearing him to travel to Rome and participate in both the general congregations and the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor Having received this medical clearance on Thursday the cardinal will not be able to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and burial on Saturday but “will travel to the Eternal City next week and join the College of Cardinals,” the statement says Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle leads the fourth evening rosary in memory of Pope Francis on Thursday at the Papal Basilica of St where the late pontiff will be buried following Saturday’s funeral Tagle reflects on today’s Gospel reading of the risen Jesus appearing to his troubled disciples And why do questions arise in your hearts?” “These words of the risen Christ are addressed to each of us to give hope and certainty to our lives,” Tagle says explaining that Jesus “came to give us life This prayer service marks the fourth in a series being held during the nine-day mourning period which will culminate with the pope’s funeral and burial at St the powerful archbishop of Buenos Aires in Argentina EWTN’s Colm Flynn travels to Pope Francis’ home city to meet the friends and family who knew him best: Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the first Jesuit pope in a press conference on Thursday saying Francis “did not seek to please everyone” or to measure himself by a popularity index his deep motivation in life was to put God’s will into practice,” Sosa said who asked for prayers to make decisions according to the will of God.” How can you watch Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday Here is a schedule of EWTN coverage of the funeral and of prayerful events during the interregnum. High-ranking heads of state and Catholic bishops in China have remained notably silent following the death of Pope Francis while reactions from political and religious leaders across the globe poured out on social media within hours of the pope’s passing on Monday morning. AsiaNews reported on Tuesday that Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s control over the Church there Read more. Like all popes since the Second Vatican Council Pope Francis made a point of reaching out to non-Catholics His consistent efforts toward Christian unity over his 12-year pontificate produced several historic moments in ecumenical relations. While his interreligious achievements — like the 2019 Abu Dhabi declaration on human fraternity signed by Pope Francis and the grand imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb — have often garnered greater attention the pope’s ecumenical initiatives with other Christian communities have also left a meaningful mark on his legacy. Read more about them here. Celebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff sharing their experiences with the pope and reflecting on his warmth and legacy the Vatican has announced which cardinals will offer the traditional “Novendialies” Masses — nine days of mourning marked by solemn Masses offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased pope each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis (2024) each day traditionally focuses on a particular community or group associated with the pope’s ministry from the Diocese of Rome to the Eastern Churches Find out who will say the Novendiales Masses here. Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his pontificate. The Holy See Press Office announces that since yesterday at 11 a.m. Peter’s Basilica opened to the public for mourners to say their final goodbyes to Pope Francis more than 90,000 people have passed through the basilica to pay their respects to Pope Francis Of the many devotions Pope Francis promoted during his pontificate perhaps none is better known than his devotion to Our Lady Undoer of Knots (also referred to as Our Lady Read more about his devotion here. Pope Francis traveled abroad on apostolic journeys nearly 50 times during his 12-year papacy The octagenarian pope continued to travel even after being hampered for a time by the COVID-19 pandemic and battling failing health in the latter years of his life. Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries Vatican News reported Monday — and those journeys included a number of papal firsts Check out the interactive map here to see a selection of some of Pope Francis’ most notable apostolic journeys. More than 61,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica since Wednesday to bid farewell to Pope Francis, Vatican authorities report. The basilica briefly closed Thursday morning. Pilgrims, clergy, and dignitaries continue to arrive, with extended hours allowing global mourners… pic.twitter.com/y2hX4io8HR The 113 cardinals now present in Rome are beginning to discuss “the Church and the world” in pre-conclave meetings at the Vatican which met in the third general congregation for two and half hours on Thursday morning is also finalizing details about their next meetings including the choice of Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa to give the meditation on the first day of the conclave will give the meditation at the start of next week Other topics of discussion among the cardinals include further papal funeral and burial organization and changes to who will celebrate the daily Masses for Pope Francis during the Novendiales The Vatican announces early Thursday morning that St Peter’s Basilica briefly closed its doors between 5:30 a.m local time before reopening for the continuing public viewing of Pope Francis’ body The basilica is hosting a continuous stream of pilgrims and dignitaries since the late pontiff’s body was placed on public display Wednesday morning Vatican officials maintain extended hours to allow as many visitors as possible to bid farewell to the Holy Father before Saturday’s funeral Peter’s Square as mourners from around the world wait for their opportunity to pay final respects to the 265th successor of St The College of Cardinals sees a significant surge in attendance at Wednesday’s general congregation, with 103 cardinals now present in Rome — nearly double the approximately 60 who participated in Tuesday’s initial gathering The cardinals begin with prayers for Pope Francis before finalizing the schedule for the Novendiales Masses which will be celebrated by eight different cardinals following Saturday’s funeral liturgy presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re throngs of faithful continue to pay their respects at St with waiting times stretching to five hours despite Vatican reports of 20,000 visitors by Wednesday evening Read the full report here U.S. Vice President JD Vance says that he is refusing to politicize Pope Francis’ death hailing the late pontiff as a “broad” figure and a “great” leader of the Catholic Church. Among the people throughout the world remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared extraordinarily personal moments with him during his apostolic visit to the United States in September 2015 Pope Francis, baptized as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, celebrated his patron saint’s feast day every April 23 The patron saint’s day of the pope is a holiday at the Vatican and Pope Francis usually celebrated it with acts of charity toward people in need is credited with protecting the papacy and is also known as an intercessor in the fight against evil Pope Francis was known to take every opportunity to celebrate special occasions with the poorest when he often invited hundreds of them to dine with him at the Vatican Thousands of Catholics said their last goodbyes and paid their respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday as the late pope lay in state in St many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun Peter’s Square on the first day of viewing on April 23 Vatican officials indicated that they might need to extend the basilica’s hours past midnight to accommodate the large turnout As people slowly made their way to the basilica people were able to spend a moment in prayer before the late pope’s open casket in front of the main altar and the tomb of St Francis was watched over in silence by four Swiss Guards standing vigil The public viewing in the basilica will continue for three days when the casket will be sealed ahead of the funeral Visitors to the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) on Wednesday witnessed ongoing construction of the tomb of Pope Francis who will be interred in the soaring basilica after his funeral on Saturday The Holy Father had specifically requested to be buried in the basilica due to his devotion to the Blessed Mother Having cared for the aging Pope Francis as his personal nurse since 2022, Italian nurse Massimiliano Strappetti was among the few people who saw the Holy Father moments before his death on Easter Monday Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022 Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health department He started working in the Vatican in 2002 after having worked eight years in the intensive care unit of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital The pope’s last words and final greetings were reportedly addressed to Strappetti the man he trusted to care for him throughout the multiple illnesses and health emergencies he endured in the last years of his life Pope Francis ordered that upon his death he would be buried in the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of St will not be the only pope to be buried outside of the Vatican City State and only about 30 of them have been buried outside of Rome. Who are the other popes not buried in the Vatican? Find out here. This is the moment when Pope Francis leaves Casa Santa Marta, the home where he lived for 12 years. The body of the Holy Father has been translated to St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in state until Friday, April 25. pic.twitter.com/sxtXCJpyFP As Catholics around the world mourn the passing of Pope Francis a highly regulated process has now begun that will see the pope’s earthly body laid to rest and a conclave convened to elect his successor. As of this moment, the chair of St. Peter is vacant — and you may have seen the phrases “sede vacante” and “interregnum” being used to describe the present period. Here’s a breakdown of what those phrases mean. “In view of the high turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to the Holy Father the possibility of extending the opening of the Vatican Basilica beyond the established time of midnight is not ruled out,” the Holy See Press Office announces Wednesday afternoon Rome time In anticipation of Pope Francis’ funeral Mass on Saturday the city of Rome has installed jumbo-screens all along Via della Conciliazione to allow more people to participate in the liturgy The global event will be covered by press from around the world hundreds of whom have descended on Rome to report on the historic moment in the Catholic Church Peter’s Square and the surrounding areas buzzed with pilgrims platforms for live broadcasts were being constructed in multiple locations close to St The Holy See Press Office also announced on Wednesday that it had opened a second work station for media close to the Vatican Now is the time to say farewell in person: Pope Francis will lie in state in St Cardinal Kevin Farrell will close the coffin in preparation for the funeral Mass on Saturday The first mourners enter St. Peter’s Basilica to visit the mortal remains of Pope Francis and to pray for the late Holy Father. The faithful can visit Pope Francis’ remains until Friday evening. pic.twitter.com/G8NEU407xl The Vatican says that Cardinal Kevin Farrell will preside over the rite of closing Pope Francis’ coffin on Friday According to a statement released by Archbishop Diego Ravelli master of pontifical liturgical celebrations this private ceremony follows the protocols established in the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis (The Order of Funeral Rites for the Roman Pontiff) The solemn rite takes place in the presence of various Church authorities as the late pontiff’s body is prepared for burial which will occur after the funeral Mass on Saturday The transfer of Pope Francis’ coffin to St. Peter’s Basilica began at 9 a.m. local time today following a prayer ceremony in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta allowing more than 20,000 faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday The late pontiff’s coffin rests before the altar on a modest wooden platform Pilgrims are pausing to pray for a few moments before moving on in a solemn procession that will continue until the pope’s burial at St Mary Major Basilica following Saturday’s funeral Mass which will be celebrated by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin The body of Pope Francis is now in St. Peter's Basilica. The solemn transfer of the coffin from Casa Santa Marta took place in St. Peter's Square. pic.twitter.com/efIxBfl3Wf The Vatican “sediari” — the same bearers who in past centuries carried the portable papal throne — transported the coffin on their shoulders to St accompanied by cardinals currently present in Rome From Casa Santa Marta to the Vatican Basilica, the procession was marked by visible emotion among onlookers Some could not hold back tears as they followed in respectful silence the final journey of the “pope of the peripheries.” in his role as camerlengo of Holy Roman Church will preside over the rite of closing of the coffin of the Roman Pontiff Francis Peter’s Square Tuesday evening to pray the rosary for the soul of Pope Francis and lay faithful from around the world unite in prayer for the late pontiff who often concluded his public appearances with the simple request: “Please Re reminds those present that “death is not a door that closes but rather the entrance to the heavenly Jerusalem where mourning is turned into dancing and the garment of grief into a robe of joy.” highlights the Church’s unity in grief and hope This communal prayer marks one of several public moments of mourning scheduled before Pope Francis’ funeral “Thank you for bringing me back to the Square.” Pope Francis said the day before he passed... Thank you for returning to the Square, Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/kjMQHmxk8t The closed-door meeting to discuss the upcoming conclave and other issues pertaining to the interregnum took place at 9 a.m local time the day after the death of the pontiff as cardinals hurried from around the world to the Eternal City. the cardinals will meet frequently to make various decisions about the upcoming papal funeral and conclave. the Catholic Church has entered a mourning period which will include nine days of Masses offered for the repose of his soul known as the “Novendiales.”  What happens during these nine days? CNA explains here. Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, summed up Pope Francis’ last call on Saturday night, April 19, moments before going to St Peter’s Basilica to pray before the Easter Vigil and thanked us for our prayers on his behalf,” Romanelli said the Holy Father has maintained constant contact with Gaza as it suffered the effects of the Israel-Hamas war Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for Christians: Easter the heart and foundation of the Catholic faith that proclaims Christ’s triumph over sin and death Read more about the final days of Pope Francis’ life. Cardinal José Advíncula, OP, and Cardinal Pablo David — two of three cardinal electors appointed by Pope Francis — on Tuesday presided over requiem Masses in the Philippines and praised the late Holy Father for his humble service and love for the poor and wounded Advíncula and David are expected to travel to Rome to participate — alongside fellow Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle pro-prefect for the section of first evangelization of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization — in the upcoming conclave to elect the next leader of the universal Church It will be the first time in the Church’s history that three Filipino cardinals will participate in a papal conclave In the midst of the Easter season — a time Pope Francis long proclaimed as a message of hope — churches across the Middle East are bidding the pope farewell with liturgies and prayer while Arab leaders are paying tribute to him with messages of respect and appreciation. Read more here. and off-the-cuff reflections throughout his papacy Pope Francis offered such grandfatherly advice on marriage and other aspects of Catholic life — using signature turns of phrase Here are some highlights of other times he offered folksy advice to the faithful. The Vatican on Tuesday released a previously unpublished text by Pope Francis following his passing on Monday containing the late pontiff’s reflections on aging and death “We must not be afraid of old age; we must not fear embracing becoming old, because life is life, and sugarcoating reality means betraying the truth of things,” wrote Francis in the preface to a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola “Awaiting a New Beginning: Reflections on Old Age,” which will be available on Thursday Cardinal William Goh celebrated a memorial Mass for Pope Francis in Singapore on Tuesday saying the late Holy Father had a “heart for everyone” and was dedicated to leading the Church toward a “new evangelization” through mercy and love After expressing the “real shock” the Church felt following the news of the pope’s death on Easter Monday, Goh said the Archdiocese of Singapore swiftly organized the Tuesday afternoon memorial Mass held in the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum especially the conclave to elect the new pope and he penned numerous encyclicals and apostolic exhortations emphasizing themes of hope His words often focused on the dignity of the poor and the elderly as well as the importance of marriage Advocating for “synodality,” Francis also called for a Church that listens and walks together. Here is a collection of quotes that reflect Pope Francis’ vision for a more compassionate and Christ-centered world In remembrance of the Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to take action to protect the natural environment and to celebrate Earth Day, marked every year on April 22, here are 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation and care for the environment Pope Francis visited the United States just once he accomplished a lot: Attracting hundreds of thousands of participants became the first pope to ever address a joint session of Congress Catholic community with his presence and his speeches on the East Coast Here’s a look back at his visit. Pope Francis’ last public act was a blessing of the entire world on Easter Sunday Peter’s Basilica — the same place where he was introduced as pope 12 years ago. In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the pope’s final hours. The Vatican on Tuesday released the first photos of Pope Francis after his death showing him dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse. taken on the evening of April 21 during the first step of the papal funeral rites who died earlier in the day at the age of 88 holding a rosary and wearing the papal miter and pallium Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced Tuesday. The Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re Thousands of Argentines gathered Monday evening in the Basilica of San José de Flores in Buenos Aires where Pope Francis discovered his vocation to pray for the soul of the beloved shepherd they always hoped to see again Thousands of Argentines overflow tonight the Basilica of San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, where Pope Francis discovered his vocation, to pray for the soul of the beloved shepherd they always hoped to see again.Video: Julieta Villar / @EWTNews pic.twitter.com/qeMgCGhWMD The Vatican on Monday evening hosted a praying of the rosary in St Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day See the photo essay here. In St. Peter’s Square, a evening Rosary was prayed for the repose of Pope Francis, who passed away this morning. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of the Vatican Basilica and Vicar General for Vatican City, led the faithful in entrusting the beloved 266th Successor of Peter to… pic.twitter.com/wiW8tI49rp Bishops and cardinals around the United States joined in prayer and mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday an Irish-American cardinal is playing a leading role in overseeing Vatican affairs until the election of a new pope. Learn more about Cardinal Kevin Farrell and his responsibilities as the camerlengo. Following Pope Francis’ death at age 88 on Easter Monday, the Vatican carried out the first stage in the papal funeral rites called “the rite of the ascertainment of death and deposition in the coffin.” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence just a little over 12 hours after the pontiff’s death the rite took under one hour and the pontiff’s remains will stay overnight in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta The papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace — unused during Pope Francis’ pontificate — have been officially sealed by Cardinal camerlengo Kevin Farrell following the Pope’s death. This act marks the beginning of the “sede vacante” period, during which the See of Peter remains… pic.twitter.com/p3PcYqN050 The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis who died in his Vatican apartment at 7:35 a.m The Vatican also released the pope’s testament, which can be read in its entirety here World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance on Monday in response to the death of Pope Francis The Catholic Church has many historical customs and traditions related to the handling of a pope’s mortal remains between the time of his death and his burial. Read more about them here. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday that he was “deeply saddened” by the passing of Pope Francis in Rome earlier in the day The pope “worked hard to protect the environment and promote peaceful diplomacy” during his pontificate Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday hailed the late Pope Francis as a “transcendent voice for peace and social justice,” praising the departed pontiff for his work reaching out to “those left on the margins of life.” “Our divided and discordant world will be a much better place if we follow his example of unity and mutual understanding in our own actions,” the leader said President Donald Trump on Monday ordered U.S government flags to be flown at half staff in honor of the late Pope Francis Flags should be flown at half-staff at “all public buildings and grounds,” including embassies and consular offices “until sunset on the day of [the pope’s] interment.” The death of Pope Francis begins the so-called “sede vacante,” a period when the See of Peter lies vacant The time of the sede vacante after the pope’s death brings with it a series of symbols and protocols that have existed for centuries and express the papacy’s essence Read more about them here. As the Catholic Church enters a period of Sede Vacante following the death of Pope Francis this morning, the bells of St. Peter's Basilica toll in mourning and Vatican flags fly at half-mast. pic.twitter.com/9Ayjl43H44 The Dalai Lama on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis urging the world to take up the late pontiff’s example of service and generosity. The Buddhist leader wrote to Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli to “express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away” earlier on Monday. “The best tribute we can pay to him is to be a warmhearted person serving others wherever and in whatever way we can.” Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron on Monday mourned Pope Francis’ passing hailing the late pontiff as a “great pastor” who preached “mercy and evangelization” over the course of his pontificate Barron noted the pope’s characterization of the Church as “a field hospital to those wounded by our postmodern his comments would burn their way into my heart and mind,” he said Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher on Monday said Pope Francis’ death during Easter is a “very special” sign of grace during the holy season Fisher recalled Pope John Paul II’s death in 2005 around the Easter season “[John Paul II’s] long suffering was a great sign to us of dignity in suffering and in old age,” Fisher said “[A]nd I think that Pope Francis has given similar witness that he persevered through his old age and sickness kept trying to serve God and serve people to the end,” the prelate added “And for him to die at Easter is very special because this is when we Christians celebrate eternal life,” the archbishop said Argentinian President Javier Milei on Monday said it was a “true honor” to have known Pope Francis who was born in Argentina and who served as the first pope from the Americas “Despite differences that seem minor today having been able to know him in his kindness and wisdom was a true honor for me,” Milei said in a post on X ADIÓS Con profundo dolor me entero esta triste mañana que el Papa Francisco, Jorge Bergoglio, falleció hoy y ya se encuentra descansando en paz. A pesar de diferencias que hoy resultan menores, haber podido conocerlo en su bondad y sabiduría fue un verdadero honor para mí.… pic.twitter.com/3dPPFoNWBr I bid farewell to the Holy Father and stand with all of us who are today dealing with this sad news,” he wrote The European bishops on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis by hailing his “desire to bring the joy of the Gospel to the men and women of our time.” “Pope Francis was truly one of the great witnesses of our times beloved and respected even by nonbelievers and whose first concern was always directed toward the most fragile members of God’s creation,” Crociata wrote “His voice spoke to hearts with simplicity and depth “In this jubilee year — one of the Holy Father’s final great efforts — we are grateful to the pope for his constant attention to Europe always urging us to make it better by strengthening its vocation for peace,” the bishop wrote The Eiffel Tower’s lights will remain unlit on Monday evening in memory of Pope Francis after the pontiff’s death earlier in the day. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made the announcement on Monday afternoon praising the pope as “a man of peace and compassion.” The mayor also said that at some point a location in Paris will be designated with Francis’ name in honor of the Holy Father President Donald Trump on Monday asked God to “bless [Pope Francis] and all who loved him” after the Holy Father passed away on Monday morning. “Rest in Peace Pope Francis!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Vice President JD Vance had earlier issued a statement mourning the pontiff’s passing “My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him,” the vice president said on a post on X European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday after the death of Pope Francis that the late pontiff “inspired millions with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate.” Today, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis.He inspired millions, far beyond the Catholic Church, with his humility and love so pure for the less fortunate.My thoughts are with all who feel this profound loss.May they find solace in the idea that Pope Francis’… pic.twitter.com/FiI6SASNl8 Expressing condolences to “all who feel this profound loss,” von der Leyen wrote: “May they find solace in the idea that Pope Francis’ legacy will continue to guide us all toward a more just Francis and von der Leyen met several times over the course of his pontificate. EWTN Chairman of the Board and CEO Michael Warsaw on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis calling the pontiff’s death at 88 on Monday a “moment of personal grief for Catholics around the world.” I mourn his passing and join the Church in prayers for the repose of his soul,” Warsaw said in a statement Warsaw said he was “privileged to be able to meet Pope Francis a number of times throughout the years” and was “always struck by his kindness and good humor in our encounters.” Leaders of the German government on Monday mourned Pope Francis’ death hailing him as an “advocate for the weak” and a “sign of hope.” “I greatly appreciated his clear view of the challenges we face,” he said said in a letter to College of Cardinals dean Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re that both Catholic and Protestant Germans “mourn with me for an important pope.” and a convincing Christian,” Steinmeier wrote have touched people all over the world — and given them support Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that Pope Francis will “always be remembered as a beacon of compassion Modi said on X on Monday morning that he was “deeply pained” by the pope’s passing earlier in the day. Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the… pic.twitter.com/QKod5yTXrB he devoted himself towards realizing the ideals of Lord Christ He diligently served the poor and downtrodden he ignited a spirit of hope,” Modi wrote. The pope’s “affection for the people of India will always be cherished,” he said. Britain’s King Charles III on Monday said the Royal Family was “deeply saddened” to learn of Pope Francis’ passing early on Monday morning “His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others,” Charles said “His belief that care for creation is an existential expression of faith in God resounded with so many across the world,” the king noted “We send our most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Church he served with such resolve,” the king said Pope Francis “knew the appeal and the impact of the papacy in all corners of the globe,” Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe said on Monday at the news of the Holy Father’s passing hailing the pope for his global outreach over the course of his pontificate we know the deep love that Pope Francis had for the Catholic faithful scattered across the world,” Lowe the president of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference “The Holy Father reminded us of the importance of walking together as the entire people of God — laypeople and clergy — following the path of Jesus,” he said Lowe urges Christians around the world to “join us in lifting up our departed brother in prayer.” Multiple Italian soccer matches have been postponed after Pope Francis died on Monday. Several football clubs publicly mourned the pope’s passing on Monday morning. The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial set to become a saint in the Catholic Church, will be delayed following the death of Pope Francis Acutis’ canonization Mass was set to take place on Sunday The Holy See Press Office said on Monday the canonization had been suspended after the pope’s death earlier in the day The press office did not give a new date for the Mass. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said he and his wife “send our thoughts to all Catholics and to the grieving world” after the news of Pope Francis’ death Pope Francis wanted the Church to bring joy and hope to the poorest,” the president said “May it unite people with each other and with nature May this hope continually revive beyond him.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday reflected on Pope Francis’ pontificate saying that she and the Holy Father had “a more active relationship” than was publicly seen one that went “well beyond our respective institutional roles.” He was able to give comfort in very difficult moments I have many memories of the pope,” she told the Italian government broadcaster RAI “We say goodbye to the Holy Father with a heart full of sadness,” the prime minister’s office said in an official statement. The White House on Monday responded to the news of Pope Francis’ death with a brief tweet on X on Monday morning. including two pictures of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance meeting the pontiff. Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. ✝️ pic.twitter.com/8CGwKaNnTh reflecting briefly on his meeting with the pontiff just hours before his death. I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days… Vance said he would “always remember” the pope’s homily delivered on March 27 “It was really quite beautiful,” the vice president said Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) mourned the death of Pope Francis on Monday hailing him for “his outreach to those on the margins of the Church and of society” during his historic pontificate “The passage from this life of the bishop of Rome calls us to pray for his eternal rest and to continue on our path to a deeper union with the Lord Jesus,” Broglio wrote “We remember his leadership in inspiring nations and individuals to a renewed commitment to care for each other and our common home.” bishops “unite in prayer with Catholics here and around the world and all people of goodwill in gratitude for the life of our revered shepherd.” The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming and merciful Church outward to a broken world The photos show the pope dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse •Head Coach Jen Leedham leads the Peacocks in her third season after completing a three-year stint as the Associate Head Coach at St Current Manhattan AD Irma Garcia was the AD at SFBK prior •Senior forward Fatmata Janneh leads the MAAC in points-per-game averaging 18.9 throughout the first nine games of the 2024-25 season •Janneh also leads the MAAC averaging 9.8 rebounds-per-game a full two rebounds higher than Canisius's Shariah Gailes the Peacocks rank sixth in total three-pointers made per game averaging 6.2 •Saint Peter's sits fifth in the MAAC in assist-to-turnover ratio with a 0.71 Janneh was named MAAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week following yet another dominant performance that saw another double-double tallied to her resume against the LIU Sharks •Sophomore Layla Laws ranks second on the team averaging 9.0 points-per-game is a transfer from Saint Francis University in the NEC •Junior guard Louella Allana leads the Peacocks with 49 assists on the season A whopping +39 more than the next most in Janneh Allana has tallied at least three assists per-game this season 2/15/24....................................SPU 61-55 1/13/24....................................MAN 41-37 3/07/23..................................MAN 59-56 2/18/23...................................MAN 67-57 2/04/23..................................MAN 57-44 Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 4/15/2025 8:30:00 PM Thanks for visiting