SHAPED by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on Wednesday. A ringing of bells will accompany puffs of white smoke announcing that a new pontiff has been chosen to lead the world’s Roman Catholics. However, before that can happen, …
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POPE Francis was laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after a funeral Mass at the Vatican attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including United States President Donald Trump. Francis, who died Monday aged 88, was remembered as …
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UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is among the world leaders converging at the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. According to the UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, Guterres left New York on Thursday for the burial. Dujarric said the Secretary-General signed the Book of Condolences for …
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POPE Francis’ body is due to be brought in a procession from Saint Martha’s House, his residence in the Vatican, to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning to allow believers the opportunity to bid farewell to the late head of the Catholic Church. It is anticipated that tens of thousands …
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Pope Francis’s connection with India was marked by a mix of hopes and challenges. His long-held wish to visit India remained unfulfilled. However, just months ago, he elevated an Indian priest, who is a Vatican official, to the rank of Cardinal–a notable moment for the Catholic community there. Francis, who …
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THE passing of Pope Francis has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across Africa, a continent he visited five times during his papacy and where his messages of peace, humility, and inclusion struck a deep chord. Known for his unfiltered opposition to corruption, economic exploitation and indifference to migrants, Francis’s relationship with Africa was …
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POPE Francis on Monday died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. Truthng reported that late Francis was elected pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The pontiff had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Here are the …
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THE spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death came just one day after he made a cherished public appearance at Saint Peter’s Square during Easter Sunday celebrations, symbolising his enduring dedication to his flock. In …
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Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis has died. Francis died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. In a post on the social media platform X, the Vatican said the pontiff died in his residence. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the first …
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POPE Francis has appeared at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers. The Pope, 88, came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to cheering crowds below, saying: “Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter.” His traditional Easter address …
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