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His Holiness, Pope Francis Dies at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday morning at the Vatican at the age of 88. He passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time, according to the Vatican. Pope Francis died on…

Easter Vigil at San Albino

22 April 2025, Mesilla, New Mexico, Steven Zimmerman – On 19 April 2025, the Basilica of San Albano held its Easter Vigil Mass and welcomed five people into the Catholic Church. The Vigil Mass began near the Columberiaums, where a…