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Latest Updates: World Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

The pontiff and the president had little in common. One spurned the traditional red shoes and luxurious apostolic palace for religious simplicity, living humbly in a Vatican City guesthouse. The other made a brand of his own name and wrapped nearly everything he touched, from New York City skyscrapers to the Oval Office, in a […]

Argentines Mourn ‘Humble’ Pope and Native Son

At the cathedral mourners lined up to take photos of a framed photograph of the pope before a gilded altar. It was flanked by a papal tiara and a giant staff, meant to symbolize his pastoral work. In a notebook, they scrawled messages of condolences. “He was just different,” said Diana Pallais, 56, a Nicaraguan […]

Latest Updates: World Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

The pontiff and the president had little in common. One spurned the traditional red shoes and luxurious apostolic palace for religious simplicity, living humbly in a Vatican City guesthouse. The other made a brand of his own name and wrapped nearly everything he touched, from New York City skyscrapers to the Oval Office, in a […]

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death | World News

1. US Vice President JD Vance, who met with the pope on Easter Sunday before traveling to India, wrote on social media that his “heart goes out” to the millions of Christians who loved him, and said: “I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill.” 2. King Charles III praised […]

Who is the Camerlengo? the man now at the helm of the Vatican after Pope Francis’ death

Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell announces the death of Pope Francis at the Vatican. As the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the responsibility of leading the Catholic Church has fallen to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican‘s camerlengo, during its period of mourning and […]

Wisdom of Pope Francis: Key quotes that define his Papacy

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 waved goodbye: Easter Sunday tour was his final public appearance

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 […]

Meloni, Macron and Other World Leaders Praise Pope Francis’ Legacy

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: All you need to know about the Pontiff who revolutionised the Catholic Church

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, […]

‘Who am I to judge?’: How Pope Francis battled for an inclusive Church

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 […]