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Gov. Kelly directs flags at half-staff

Why are flags half-staff in Texas, US? How long flags are lowered in honor of Pope Francis

Both Texas and United States flags are half-staff to honor the death of Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered through his internment.

Yahoo · 14h

Kansas governor orders flags at half-staff to honor Pope Francis

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly directs flags to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.

KREM-TV Spokane on MSN · 5h

Spokane mayor directs flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis

Flags at state and city agencies will be lowered in remembrance of Pope Francis until his funeral concludes on Saturday, April 26.

Pope Francis, This Moment

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Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments

Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect on their encounter.

The New York Times · 15h

‘This Moment Is Critical.’ Whither Progressive Christians After Pope Francis?

“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who want to embody the Sermon on the Mount, and the Beatitudes, and the love that Jesus showed in the world, this is now more important than ever.”

The Washington Post · 18h

Pope's doctor recounts Francis' last moments in newspaper interview

Corriere della Sera has reported that Pope Francis’ doctor found the pontiff with his eyes open and breathing normally, but unresponsive when he was called to the Vatican early Monday morning

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Biden expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral, sources say

Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to ...

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For US Catholics, Pope Francis' tenure defined by growing divisions

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, ...

Did Pope Francis ever visit Massachusetts? A look at his time in the United States

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...

Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

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Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a Catholic Church reformer

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

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Remembering Pope Francis' visit to the United States

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

How Francis, a Progressive Pope, Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

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'I fear a world without him': Pope Francis was a global influencer. Here's how he did it.

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay ...

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