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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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Theologian: Why Pope Francis’ death, legacy matter even if you’re not Catholic

Theologian: Why Pope Francis’ death, legacy matter even if you’re not Catholic

Massimo Faggioli, a professor of theology and religious studies and a leading voice on the inner workings of the Catholic Church, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with a look at the pope’s legacy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A brief history of Trump’s feud with Pope Francis

A brief history of Trump’s feud with Pope Francis

Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis’s papacy, in 2013. But relations soured during the 2016 election, when Francis criticized Trump’s proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Canada border.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesotans mourn Pope Francis at Cathedral, honor his empathy and compassion

Minnesotans mourn Pope Francis at Cathedral, honor his empathy and compassion

Minnesotans paid their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday the age of 88. Many expressed their admiration for the pope, who they see as humble, compassionate and an excellent listener.
by MPR News Staff

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