What to expect from Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday
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What to expect from Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines For his final journey, Pope Francis, dressed in red vestments and a traditional white cassock, will be carried to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore outside the Vatican on Saturday, where he will be laid to rest. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio…

How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.
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How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Pope Francis’ critics represent a minority of the American church but a powerful one. Ruth Graham, a reporter covering religion, faith and values for The New York Times, describes how his papacy galvanized a tide of conservative resistance in the American church hierarchy,…

Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis after his death at 88, reflects on their ‘deeply moving’ meeting
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Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis after his death at 88, reflects on their ‘deeply moving’ meeting

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Leonardo DiCaprio has paid heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff’s death at age 88. The Oscar winner, 50, took to social media Monday to pay his respects by sharing a series of photos from their 2016 meeting at the Vatican. The…

Pope Francis, first pontiff from the Americas, dead at 88 after respiratory crisis
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Pope Francis, first pontiff from the Americas, dead at 88 after respiratory crisis

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Pope Francis, who became the first South American and first Jesuit to ascend to the most powerful position in the Catholic Church, has died at age 88.  The Vatican confirmed the beloved pontiff’s passing on Monday after a prolonged battle with double pneumonia….

Michigan church fires beloved music director Fred Szczepanski after learning of his gay marriage, sparking outrage among parishioners
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Michigan church fires beloved music director Fred Szczepanski after learning of his gay marriage, sparking outrage among parishioners

ByNews Polite

A beloved music director at a Michigan catholic church was fired after an unknown source informed church officials of his same-sex marriage — sparking outrage from parishioners, with many protesting and some renouncing their membership over the termination. Fred Szczepanski was canned from his position at St. Francis Church in…

How Sabrina Carpenter got caught up in Eric Adams’ corruption probe
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How Sabrina Carpenter got caught up in Eric Adams’ corruption probe

ByNews Polite

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is everywhere — even the chorus of scandals around Mayor Eric Adams. The brouhaha began with the pint-sized singer’s racy music video, showing her writhing in a little black dress at the altar of a Brooklyn church, moments after men bloodily killed themselves over her. An…

Ohio church-goer says she witnessed ‘miracle’ Virgin Mary statue shut its eyes
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Ohio church-goer says she witnessed ‘miracle’ Virgin Mary statue shut its eyes

ByNews Polite

Our lady full of … surprises. An Ohio church-goer says she captured a divine “miracle” on camera when the eyes of a statue depicting the Virgin Mary suddenly appeared to shut. Connie Liptak was at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton Friday when she says an Our…