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Funeral ceremonies are set to take place on Saturday, April 26 at the Vatican, where mourners have solemnly walked through St. Peter's Basilica to pay their last respects to the Holy Father.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Then, after young mothers and children who had just arrived shared their stories, the Holy Father returned to the sister who had been mentioned before.
—Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Certainly, the world is curious to learn who will succeed the Holy Father.
—William E. Lori, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Shortly after the final vote, Lawrence discovers the real reason why the Holy Father tried to send Benitez to Geneva for a mysterious medical appointment and seemingly confronts him.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
As the first Pontiff from the Americas, the Holy Father himself came on pilgrimage to the Basilica in 2015 to canonize Fray Junípero Serra, marking the first canonization on United States soil.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese had the chance to meet the Holy Father in 2019 in Vatican City.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Currently, there are 252 cardinals in the body who have been selected by the Holy Father to serve as his advisors and assistants.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Holy Father gave a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross to the crowd.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Then, after young mothers and children who had just arrived shared their stories, the Holy Father returned to the sister who had been mentioned before.
—Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Certainly, the world is curious to learn who will succeed the Holy Father.
—William E. Lori, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Shortly after the final vote, Lawrence discovers the real reason why the Holy Father tried to send Benitez to Geneva for a mysterious medical appointment and seemingly confronts him.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
As the first Pontiff from the Americas, the Holy Father himself came on pilgrimage to the Basilica in 2015 to canonize Fray Junípero Serra, marking the first canonization on United States soil.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese had the chance to meet the Holy Father in 2019 in Vatican City.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Currently, there are 252 cardinals in the body who have been selected by the Holy Father to serve as his advisors and assistants.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Holy Father gave a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross to the crowd.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Holy Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Father. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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