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Vatican

Europe 9 months ago

Crowds bid farewell to Pope Francis in first day of lying in state

Pilgrims and tourists queued for hours to file past the open coffin of the Argentine pontiff, who died on Monday aged 88.

Academia 10 months ago

Pope Francis’ greatest reforms and controversies

From the very start of his papacy, he seemed determined to do things differently.

Society 10 months ago

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Indonesians of all faiths mourn Pope Francis’ passing

Catholics remember the late Pope Francis for his message to build bridges of hope and peace, while leaders of non-Catholic organizations vow to carry on the pontiff’s work to nurture humanity.

Society 10 months ago

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Officials, Catholic leaders send condolences for Pope Francis’ passing

Government and Catholic officials mourn the death of Pope Francis, who is remembered as a role model for peace, humanity and commitment to the environment amid the world’s multiple crises.

Americas 10 months ago

Pope Francis, who shook up Church with simplicity, dies on Easter Monday

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. The conservative-progressive gap became a chasm after Francis was elected the first non-European pope in 1,300 years.

Europe 10 months ago

Pope Francis dies aged 88, says Vatican

On Sunday, Easter day, Francis had entered St. Peter's Square in an open-air popemobile shortly after mid-day, greeting cheering crowds. He had also offered a special blessing for the first time since Christmas.

Europe 10 months ago

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement

He was 88, and had suffered various ailments in his 12 year papacy.

Europe 10 months ago

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets VP Vance

Vance, a Catholic who has clashed with the pontiff over the Trump administration's immigration policies, met Francis at his Vatican residence to exchange Easter greetings, the statement said.