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Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit?
The Society of Jesus, known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. According to the Jesuits' website, the Jesuits consist of 14,000-plus priests ...
Why did Pope Francis choose the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for his final resting place?
Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...
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Preview of Pope Francis’ tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica
Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...
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'Message of love, inclusion and Jesus': Students reflect on Pope Francis' at St. Ignatius Church
THEY WERE FOUNDED BY SAINT IGNATIUS LOYOLA, AND IT IS THAT NAME THAT WE BEAR. FATHER BRIAN FRAIN SAYS THAT POPE FRANCIS’S LEGACY WAS SIGNIFICANT FOR HIM AND OTHERS. SINCE 1600, WE WERE ALWAYS ...
The Art Newspaper7d
Remembering Pope Francis, for 12 years head of the Catholic church and proprietor in trust of the Vatican's library and art collections
The Argentinian pontiff was a powerful progressive voice in world politics, the first Jesuit priest to be spiritual leader of ...
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.
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Loyola University leader reflects on inspiring encounter with Pope Francis
CHICAGO — As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, a member of Loyola University is sharing a special memory of meeting the pope last year. Claire Noonan, vice president for Mission ...