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For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered enclave, a ritual he tried to keep up in the hospital.

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Retail executives huddled with the president amid fears that tariffs could result in higher prices.

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan attend the funeral. The conclave to choose his successor will likely start at least a week later.

In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013.

The Vatican-run Bambino Gesu mourns a pontiff who would show up last minute, and left lasting memories.

Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.