Maryland Catholics celebrate life of Pope Francis on first Sunday after his death
Catholics in Maryland and nationwide attended their first Sunday Mass without Pope Francis leading the church.
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Catholics in Maryland and nationwide attended their first Sunday Mass without Pope Francis leading the church.
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