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The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people

The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people

Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people throughout the Americas. Francis, who died April 21, apologized for the “catastrophic” legacy of residential schools in Canada.
by The Associated Press

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How to watch Pope Francis’s funeral, and what to expect

How to watch Pope Francis’s funeral, and what to expect

Pope Francis’s funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here’s what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.
by Rachel Treisman

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Pope Francis’ doctor says pontiff died ‘without suffering, at home’

Pope Francis’ doctor says pontiff died ‘without suffering, at home’

Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pope’s last moments in Italian newspaper interviews. Dr. Sergio Alfieri said the pope “died without suffering, at home.” The doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning. 
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Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
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Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’

Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis. ‘He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night’

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. “Today we feel like we are orphans,” a spokesperson says.
by Anas Baba and Jane Arraf

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St. Thomas student who spoke at Easter Sunday in Vatican City remembers Pope Francis

St. Thomas student who spoke at Easter Sunday in Vatican City remembers Pope Francis

Alex Lenzmeier, class of 2028, was one of a handful of students who gave a reading on Easter in St. Peter's Basilica and was surrounded by his peers when news of the pope’s passing broke Monday morning. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share his experience of being in Italy right now.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Twin Cities nun on Pope Francis' legacy, hopes more women can rise in Catholic Church

Twin Cities nun on Pope Francis' legacy, hopes more women can rise in Catholic Church

Sister Carolyn Puccio joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to reflect on the pope’s accomplishments and shortfalls, and her hopes for his successor.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Pope Francis remembered for residential schools apology

Pope Francis remembered for residential schools apology

The Pope, who died Monday, said in a July 2022 visit to Canada that he was ‘deeply sorry’ for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential schools.

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