US President Donald Trump to pay tribute to Pope Francis’s funeral despite ideological differences

[ad_1] Pope Francis meets with President Donald Trump, left, on the occasion of their private audience, at the Vatican, May 24, 2017 (Image: AP) US President Donald Trump, who has differences with Pope Francis over ideologies, will attend his funeral on Saturday. Pope Francis took his last breath on Easter Monday. Pope Francis and Trump […]

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

[ad_1] Nuns wait before a rosary prayer outside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, where the late Pope Francis will be buried in Rome (Image: AP) VATICAN CITY: Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square, but the group of […]

‘Conclave’ streaming explodes after Pope Francis’ death, viewership jumps 283% to 7 million minutes

[ad_1] A still from ‘Conclave’ | Photo Credit: Focus Features In the wake of Pope Francis’ passing on April 21, viewers flocked to streaming platforms to watch Conclave, the 2024 drama centered on the secretive process of selecting a new pope. According to data from Luminate, the film saw a staggering 283% surge in viewership, […]

Philippine typhoon victims remember day Pope Francis brought hope

[ad_1] A student looks at a display of memorabilia from the 2015 visit of the late Pope Francis at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. (Image: AP) TACLOBAN: Fourteen months after the deadliest storm in Philippine history, Pope Francis stood on a rain-swept stage to deliver a message of hope to the […]

‘Good work, JD’: Ann Coulter comes under fire for congratulating Vance after Pope’s death

[ad_1] Ann Coulter’s post congratulating Vice President JD Vance was in poor taste, social media users commented. Conservative author Ann Coulter came under fire after she put out a message following the death of Pope Francis on Monday. Without mentioning anything, she posted, “Good work, JD”. A day before, Vice President JD Vance met him […]

Bells toll as Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of public viewing

[ad_1] VATICAN CITY: The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived to the basilica, escorted by a procession of solemn cardinals and Swiss Guards. Pallbearers carried the simple wooden coffin on their shoulders through the Vatican’s archway gates leading out into […]

Masses give 'teary' goodbye to Pope Francis at St Peter basilica ahead of funeral processions

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How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source link

From Pope Francis to the papal conclave: Why cinema is fascinated with the Vatican

[ad_1] In the coming days, white smoke shall billow from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney once more, signaling the election of a new pontificate to the Christian world. The death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Easter Monday, has drawn renewed attention to the intricate and archaic ritual of the papal conclave. The secretive ceremony […]

Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe And Others Pay Tribute To Pope Francis

[ad_1] Washington DC: Several Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Sylvester Stallone and others, paid tributes to Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday, April 21. Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, who met the Pope in 2023 and again last year, shared a heartfelt message for him accompanied by a photo of their meeting. “He was […]