Ruth Sherlock
Stories
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What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition.
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The final resting place: inside the Rome church where the Pope will be buried
Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.
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The faithful mourn Pope Francis
Thousands gather on Saint Peter's Square say farewell to Pope Francis as he lays in state in a simple casket.
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Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.
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Catholics from around the world mourn Pope Francis' death as tributes pour in
Tributes have poured in from around the world remembering Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88 after leading the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion followers for 12 years.
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The faithful come to the Vatican to mark their respects for Pope Francis
The faithful come to the Vatican to mark their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88.
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The latest on the death of Pope Francis
NPR international correspondent Ruth Sherlock and NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose provide the latest updates after Pope Francis's death.
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Tourists can now track wolves in the Italian wilderness
A wildlife group in the national parks of Italy's Abruzzo – a vast green area known as the "lungs" of Europe - is offering an unusual kind of tourism: tracking wolves. It's part of an effort these long persecuted, much misunderstood creatures.
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Academics in the U.S. seek jobs elsewhere
American academics are pursuing exile, claiming research freedom under pressure from Trump administration.
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Pope Francis is released from the hospital
Pope Francis was released from the hospital in Rome where he's been held since mid February.
