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Why did Pope Francis choose that name when he was elected pontiff, and what is his secular name?
Bergoglio chose Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian saint known for his life of poverty, ...
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Parkersburg priest reacts to pope’s passing
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Father John Rice, pastor at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Parkersburg, said he heard the ...
Xavier University students remember Pope Francis on Earth Day
Xavier University students returned from Easter break just in time for Earth Day, now bearing a deeper meaning in the wake of Pope Francis' death.
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Kohima Catholic institutions hold condolence services, prayer processions for Pope Francis
Catholic institutions in Nagaland held services and processions to honor Pope Francis. The Diocese of Kohima led the tributes ...
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Stations of the Cross Walk
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Trinity Episcopal Church have partnered with a variety of churches in downtown ...
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Pope Francis' death creates a 'sad day,' Jerseyville priest says
The Jersey County pastor at St. Francis Xavier, Holy Ghost, St. Patrick's and St. Mary's Catholic Churches says it's a sad ...