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Pope Francis stands alone in white robes, in a very dark St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis delivers the Urbi and Orbi prayer in an empty St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican on March 27, 2020. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption

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Live updates: Pope Francis, a towering figure on the world stage, dies at 88

See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

From consoling a young boy whose father had recently died, to preaching in an eerily empty St. Peter's Square during the pandemic, Francis understood how his actions, as much as his words, could preach the Gospel.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Religion

Religious groups work to help as many refugees as possible before Trump takes office

Many religious congregations are ramping up their efforts to assist as many refugees as possible before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

Religious groups work to help as many refugees as possible before Trump takes office

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Tuesday

The Archbishop of Canterbury wears a red robe and sits with his hands folded.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police.

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns

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