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A priest wearing gold incenses the altar at the Cathedral. The scene is well-lit.

"Praying for the Soul of the Pope": Special Mass held for Pope Francis at Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Father Samuel Morehead celebrates Mass for the repose of Pope Francis’s soul at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on...

Sheryl Tirol

6 hours ago5 min read

A man in white waves from a vehicle among a crowd. Security personnel stand nearby. Background shows a colonnade and onlookers.

‘Smelling Like the Sheep’: Respect Life Director Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis

(Photo provided) By Cat Kerr/Catholic Charities of Denver When Emma Ramirez, Director of Respect Life Denver at Catholic Charities,...

Catholic Charities

8 hours ago3 min read

Pope Francis and the Gospel of Beauty: A Legacy for Artists and the Church

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on...

Elizabeth Zelasko

2 days ago6 min read

St. Peter's Square in rome. The crowd is sparse, and it's a sunny day.

WATCH | How Coloradans Can Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass Live from Rome

(Photo: Lightstock) Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. The Archdiocese of Denver invites all the...

Denver Catholic Staff

3 days ago2 min read

Cardinals, bishops and lay faithful meet with Pope Francis in Rome. Everyone is in good spirits.

LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Shares His Memories of Meeting Pope Francis on 850 KOA 

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Pope Francis during a visit to Rome with the Papal Foundation in 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media, used with...

Denver Catholic Staff

3 days ago1 min read

St. Peter's Basilica dome at sunset against a pale sky, flanked by statues. A serene and majestic architectural scene.

More than a Movie: What is a Conclave? And Other Papal Questions, Answered

(Photo: Unsplash) Cardinals from the corners of the world are making their way to Rome to discern who the next Bishop of Rome might be,...

André Escaleira, Jr.

3 days ago5 min read

Crowd gathers in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, under a cloudy sky, with St. Peter's Basilica and a fountain visible in the background.

Divine Gift: Denver Students Experience God's Wonders through Pope Francis' Last Papal Blessing

High school students from St. Mary Parish in Littleton were among the crowd present for Pope Francis' Easter message and blessing, which...

Guest Contributor

4 days ago3 min read

YOU'RE INVITED | Denver Mass in Conjunction with Pope Francis' Funeral

Pope Francis prays with his hands clasped in front of his pectoral cross during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the...

Denver Catholic Staff

4 days ago2 min read

A religious figure in white robes washes a seated person's feet outdoors. A crowd watches. It's a solemn, respectful scene.

YOU'RE INVITED | Pray the Novena in Memory of Pope Francis: April 26-May 4

Pope Francis washes the foot of a refugee during Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Center for Asylum Seekers in Castelnuovo...

Denver Catholic Staff

4 days ago9 min read

A man in white religious attire waves, smiling outdoors against a clear blue sky. Statues in the blurred background.

A Look Back on the Missionary Disciple, Pope Francis

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) As we grieve the loss of our Holy...

Tanner Kalina

4 days ago6 min read

Retrospect on a pontificate

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. (Photo: Vatican...

George Weigel

4 days ago4 min read

WATCH | Local Parishioner Present for the Moment the Bells Tolled in Rome, Announcing Pope Francis' Death

(Video courtesy of Mary Krolicki) As the news of Pope Francis' death made its way around the world on Monday, April 21, a wave of grief...

André Escaleira, Jr.

5 days ago2 min read

A group of clergy in black and pink robes poses in a room with a large painting. Wooden shelves with books line the walls. Entourage looks pleased.

LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Discusses Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy on Dan Caplis Show

Pope Francis is pictured with U.S. bishops from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming during their "ad limina" visits to the...

Alex Mulet

5 days ago2 min read

Priests and guards stand by a coffin in a chapel with a triangular ceiling. The scene is solemn with red, gold, and white colors present.

Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican...

Catholic News Agency

5 days ago2 min read

Priest in white robe speaks at pulpit in ornate church. Seated clergyman listens. Flowers and a framed photo decorate the setting.

PHOTOS | 'Let's raise our hearts in gratitude for Pope Francis': Archbishop Aquila and Coloradans Gather to Honor Pope Francis on the Day of his Passing

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated the noon Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for Pope Francis' peaceful...

André Escaleira, Jr.

6 days ago5 min read

Flowers, candles, and photos of a religious figure create a vibrant memorial on a stone surface, conveying a solemn and respectful mood.

WATCH | Special Prayers for Pope Francis at the Cathedral

A makeshift shrine with devotional candles, flowers, and images of Pope Francis appears outside Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 22, 2025...

Denver Catholic Staff

6 days ago2 min read

Pope Francis has died. What happens now?

Candles with Pope Francis’ image on them stand outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) The Vatican...

André Escaleira, Jr.

6 days ago5 min read

Pope Francis has died: From Simple Pastor to Reforming Pontiff to 'House of the Father'

Images of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Pope Francis during a visit to Rome with the Papal Foundation in 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media)...

Roxanne King

6 days ago12 min read

A smiling woman in a black lace veil shakes hands with a man in white in an ornate room. Two men in black robes and pink sashes sit in the background.

A Surreal Blessing: Local Parishioner Reflects on Meeting Pope Francis Two Weeks Before His Hospitalization

(Photo: Vatican Media, courtesy of Sandra Miley) Two weeks before Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, Sandra Miley, parishioner at...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 23 min read

Man in white robe speaks at lectern with Bible; tall candle with symbols beside him; dark statue in background; solemn atmosphere.

Pope Francis on His Devotion to St. Joseph: ‘Think of Him as a Friend’

‘St. Joseph reminds us that those who appear hidden or in the shadows can play an incomparable role in the history of salvation ...’ Pope...

National Catholic Register

Mar 237 min read

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