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A Simpler Funeral for Pope Francis, Who Shunned Many Papal Trappings NYT &rt; World News A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those traditionally observed.

Francis Was the Pope Who Canonized the Most Saints NYT &rt; World News Pope Francis prayed in front of a memorial to Mother Teresa, whom he made a saint in 2016.

Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth NYT &rt; World News Plus, the next big thing from Japan.

Rubio Skipping Ukraine Talks as Zelensky Rebuffs U.S. on Crimea NYT &rt; World News The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pull out of the meeting and an objection by Ukraine’s leader to a key U.S. proposal raised questions about the state of the negotiations.

Mexico’s President Punches Back Against Kristi Noem’s Anti-Migrant Ads NYT &rt; World News The D.H.S. secretary’s appearances on Mexican television blaming migrants for societal ills in the U.S. have drawn a sharp rebuke from Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Vatican Releases Photos of Pope Francis in His Casket NYT &rt; World News In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.

A Choice That Sent a Message: Looking Back at Francis’ 2013 Election as Pope NYT &rt; World News Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013.

Costa Rica Tells Trump Deportees They Can Stay and Intergrate, or Leave NYT &rt; World News The country is taking action to “protect” dozens of migrants from faraway nations who were deported from the United States and until recently, were indefinitely detained.

How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S. NYT &rt; World News Pope Francis’ critics represent a minority of the American church but a powerful one. Ruth Graham, a reporter covering religion, faith and values for The New York Times, describes how his papacy galvanized a tide of conservative resistance in the American church hierarchy, in Washington and in the pews.

Vatican Has a Vacancy, but It Doesn’t Stop Between Popes NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, right, before a rosary prayer on St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Tuesday. The cardinal is the dean of the College of Cardinals and is in charge of convoking the world’s 252 cardinals to Rome.

At the pope’s hospital, Francis was a calming and mischievous presence. NYT &rt; World News The Vatican-run Bambino Gesu mourns a pontiff who would show up last minute, and left lasting memories.

A choice that sent a message: Looking back at Francis’ 2013 election as pope. NYT &rt; World News Newly elected Pope Francis, waving from the steps of the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, in 2013.

Aliza Magen, Highest-Ranking Woman in the Mossad, Dies at 87 NYT &rt; World News Her career at Israel’s national intelligence agency included working undercover before serving as deputy under three directors.

Who is the dean of the College of Cardinals? (It’s not Ralph Fiennes.) NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 91, at the Easter Vigil at the Vatican last week. He will preside over Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday.

Who Is Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral? Guests Include Prince Williams, Trump and More NYT &rt; World News Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.

I Watched the Pope Visit the Forgotten and Convert the Skeptical NYT &rt; World News Jim Yardley, a former Rome bureau chief for The New York Times, witnessed Pope Francis’ transformation from an unlikely papal contender to a beloved figure.

Pope Francis’ Will Says He Wishes to Be Buried in Simple Tomb in Rome NYT &rt; World News Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.

U.S. Tells Its Diplomats in Vietnam to Avoid War Anniversary Events NYT &rt; World News The reversal adds another Trump administration blow to decades of reconciliation efforts.

Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders NYT &rt; World News The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.

Why Did Pope Francis Never Return to Argentina? NYT &rt; World News Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his presence used for political purposes.