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What are the rites and rituals after a pope dies?
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Diocese of Lafayette reacts to death of Pope Francis
LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY) — The Diocese of Lafayette has issued a statement in reaction to the death of Pope Francis. Francis, ...
Hegseth blasts media, ‘disgruntled former employees’ over latest Signal controversy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday lashed out at the media and “disgruntled former employees” as he finds himself ...
Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?
It’s considered uncouth to campaign for the role of the next pope, but there are currently several front-runners believed to ...
Tributes from around the globe pour in for Pope Francis after his death
Tributes to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of like on Monday ...
Canonization of first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, postponed after death of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday ...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...
Unsettled weather with very warm and humid conditions this week
The weather pattern will be very warm, humid, and unsettled in Acadiana this workweek. Temperatures are in the lower 70s this ...
From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario ...
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf
Four House Democratic lawmakers have traveled to El Salvador to call attention to the plight of a man the Trump ...
Louisiana leaders mourn death of Pope Francis, remember his worldwide impact
Worldwide, tributes to Francis poured in on Monday after his death was announced. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!” ...
What to know about Pope Francis’ death
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff, history’s first from Latin America, who presided over the ...