Pope Francis died at the age of 88 (Image: AP) After a prolonged illness, Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death came just a day after he delighted the crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter […]
Pope Francis‘s last public appearance came just a day before his death, as he made an unexpected tour of St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday — a farewell that now stands as the closing chapter of his papacy.The 88-year-old pontiff, who had recently been discharged from hospital after a five-week battle with a severe infection […]
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy led tributes to Pope Francis from political leaders around the world on Monday, praising him as “a great man and a great pastor.” Most paid homage to the pope’s commitment to speaking out on behalf of the poor. “I had the privilege of enjoying his friendship, his advice and […]
Pope Francis, the revolutionary pontiff who redefined the papacy and left behind a legacy of inclusivity and reform, passed away on Monday. His death marks the end of a transformative era for the Catholic Church, which saw both progressive strides and fierce opposition during his tenure. Known for his humility and commitment to social justice, […]
Pope Francis, who passed away aged 88, will be remembered as a revolutionary pontiff who worked to reshape the Catholic Church into a more inclusive and compassionate institution. From embracing the poor and migrants to showing unexpected support for LGBTQ+ believers, his decade-long papacy was defined by a willingness to confront centuries-old dogma and face […]
Pope Francis died on Monday morning, Vatican officials confirmed. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo responsible for overseeing Church matters between papacies, made the announcement, saying: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his […]
Pope Francis did not meet US vice president JD officially in Rome; instead, Vance had a meeting with Cardinal Pietro Parolin on behalf of the Vatican.The pope, who recently recovered from pneumonia, also skipped the Good Friday service at St Peter’s Basilica attended by Vance, although he has returned to limited public engagements—including a surprise […]
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, as cardinals were designated to take his place presiding over the most important liturgical services leading up to Easter. The 88-year-old Francis was a no-show at Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s […]
After 38 days battling a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis is set to leave Gemelli Hospital in Italy on Sunday, doctors have confirmed.Dr Sergio Alfieri, the hospital’s medical director, said the 88-year-old pope will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues his recovery at the Vatican.Francis […]
