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Miami archbishop says new ‘global’ pope needs to ‘hold back the barbarians’
South Florida’s Catholic community is celebrating the historic selection of the first American pope, with the Archdiocese of Miami calling him not just a U.S. citizen, but a “global citizen” shaped by missionary work abroad.
Argentinians in South Florida mourn Pope Francis’s death with pride, stories and sadness
From diners at a Little Buenos Aires café to visitors fresh from Argentina, South Florida’s Argentine community is mourning the death of Pope Francis — the first Latin American pope and a native son of Buenos Aires — with sadness, pride, and stories of personal connection.
Catholics in South Florida mark Ash Wednesday with Pope Francis hospitalized for 20th day
In South Florida, Catholics attended mass at churches in greater numbers to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and charity before Easter on April 20.
Pope Francis spends 13th night hospitalized, makes ‘slight improvement’
Pope Francis remained hospitalized on Wednesday, his 13th day on the 10th floor of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome in critical but stable condition
Pope Francis remained on the 10th floor of the Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday night in Rome.