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10 of Pope Francis' most heartwarming and memorable moments
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' ...
Pope Francis gave women Vatican roles, but held back on wider changes
One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to ...
What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration
During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex ...
Pope Francis remembered on Long Island as a leader who "opened up doors"
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Pope Francis lifted children’s spirits
During his papacy, Pope Francis championed the needs of children around the world with humility and sincerity. NBC News’ Tom ...
Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland
The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager. They packed the cathedral ...
Pope Francis touched many lives in New York City's Argentinian communities
Pope Francis was from Argentina and at age 76 became the first South American pope. Following his death on Monday at the age ...
When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump
By the time Francis took over as leader of the Catholic Church in 2013, meetings between the president and the pontiff had ...