Memorial honoring Pope Francis at Nativity BVM Cathedral
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics gathered in Biloxi Tuesday morning for a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has reactions…
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Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals. Cardinals met at the Vatican to schedule Pope Francis’ funeral and burial, plan the conclave to elect his…
What’s next after the death of Pope Francis?
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed…
Pope Francis' cause of death revealed
The cause of death for Pope Francis has been revealed. The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. The death was confirmed Monday by Dr. Andrea…
Pope Francis dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out…
Bishop Kihneman releases statement on the death of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In…
The latest on Pope Francis’ health
As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, many of you may be wondering what the next steps would be for the Catholic Church if he were to pass. WXXV Spoke…
Vatican announces daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis on St. Peter’s Square
By NICOLE WINFIELD and TRISHA THOMAS Updated 8:57 AM CST, February 24, 2025 ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, and invited Romans and others to join…
Could married men become priests?
Catholics are weighing in on Pope Francis’ interview this week with a German magazine where the Pope suggests the possibility of married men as priests. Today, News 25’s Taylor Rubach sat down with a local priest to get his opinion.…
Coast Resident Visits the Pope
Coast resident Chris Spear is back on the Coast after spending the weekend with the pope in Philadelphia.
Nativity BVM Elementary Celebrates the Pope's U.S. Trip
We bet you thought the pope was in Washington, D.C. He was actually here on the Coast this morning, well his body double was anyway.
Pope Francis Arrives in the U.S.
Pope Francis has arrived and has been greeted warmly and officially to the United States.
Local Resident Travels to hear Pope Francis Speak
News 25’s Katarina Luketich introduces us to one local man who is flying out tomorrow to witness the pope’s historic visit to the United States first hand.