St. Peter's Square filled with faithful at the surprise announcement of the Pope's death less than 24 hours after he had made his first popemobile tour through the Square since his hospitalization.
St. Peter’s, universal Church, and world mourn Pope Francis (pictures)
Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA
Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 04/21/25
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