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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
‘One final goodbye’: Priest from Virginia attends Pope Francis’ funeral
‘A big blessing’: Maryland woman relives welcoming Pope Francis to the US as a preteen
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine recalls meeting Pope Francis in Rome
‘Source of unity’: 2 Virginia Catholics will attend funeral for Pope Francis
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April 25
WATCH: Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square
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Pope Francis ‘changed the tune’ of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis is back home after a 5-week hospital stay for life-threatening double pneumonia
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