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How Pope Francis became an unlikely fashion icon
Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis’ understated style ...
Why did Pope Francis choose the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for his final resting place?
Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...
As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...
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The icon of the Virgin Mary from Crete that made Pope Francis love Santa Maria Maggiore
Even in the last years of his life, despite significant health problems, Pope Francis was seen in a wheelchair praying in ...
The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place
Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria ...
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Pope Francis: Raila Odinga consoles Catholics, prays they get good Pope
Raila Odinga mourned Pope Francis as a global icon of hope and justice, praising his compassion and unique ability to reach the marginalised across continents.
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Remembering Pope Francis: An Icon of Interfaith Dialogue
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh emphasized the message of Pope Francis for interfaith understanding and dialogue. At a tribute event, Ramesh highlighted the 1964 Eucharistic Congress in India as a ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ what terms are used when picking a new pope
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...