
Pope Francis' death at 88 prompts worldwide mourning
Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, prompting mourning across the Christian world for the energetic reformer who inspired…
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Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, prompting mourning across the Christian world for the energetic reformer who inspired…
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In death, Pope Francis leaves behind a living gospel steeped in mercy, compassion, and an unwavering love for the poor, the marginalized, the outcast. His…
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For Pope Francis — the son of Italian immigrants from Buenos Aires, a priest of the poor, and a spiritual shepherd to over 1.4 billion Catholics — 2025 began…
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Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff delighted the crowds of Catholic faithful by…
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US Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Vatican on Saturday morning ahead of a meeting with the Holy See's second-highest official, just two months after…
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Pope Francis visits Rome’s Regina Coeli prison on the afternoon of Thursday, marking a return to the historic penitentiary where he celebrated the Holy…
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The Catholic Church has put Antoni Gaudí, the designer of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica nicknamed "God's architect," on the path to sainthood, the…
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As Easter approaches, Catholic faithful are left wondering how much of the celebrations Pope Francis, 88, will be able to attend after recovering from…
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Pope Francis, who is recovering from life-threatening pneumonia, made an unscheduled visit to St Peter's Basilica Thursday, his second surprise event in two…
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Pope Francis is donating four ambulances to Ukraine to be used on the front lines of the war with Russia, the Vatican said Monday.
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Pope Francis offers his prayers for those who have been injured, and for “the relief efforts of the firefighters and other emergency personnel" in South…
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Pope Francis is continuing with treatment, physical therapy, and concelebrating Mass at his residence of Casa Santa Marta, the Holy See Press Office noted on…
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Pope Francis appears for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been…
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Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican following a five-week hospitalization for double pneumonia, marking the most serious health crisis of his 12-year…
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Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old's…
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Pope Francis, in hospital for more than a month with pneumonia, did not need to use an oxygen mask overnight as the 88-year-old's condition gradually…
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Britain's King Charles III's planned state visit to the Vatican in early April will go ahead despite Pope Francis's hospitalisation for pneumonia, Buckingham…
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Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis is improving but still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican said Saturday, even as it…
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