Pope Francis News
Crowds erupted in cheers at St. Peter's Square as cardinals announced through a billow of white smoke that a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away a day after Easter Sunday this year, had been named.
Pope Francis buried in Rome; global leaders, including India’s President Murmu and top officials, attend funeral at St. Peter’s Square.
Hundreds of thousands of mourners, world leaders, and royals came together in Rome on Saturday to give a final goodbye to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. In a departure from centuries-long tradition, the popular Pontiff is to be buried outside the Vatican, in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, led a life of humility despite leaving behind a surprising net worth. While he never accepted the salary of the papacy, his wealth remains a topic of curiosity. As for who will inherit his fortune, tradition suggests it will likely go toward charitable causes or the Church, though details remain to be seen.
Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, according to an announcement from Vatican News. Before his papacy, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born in Argentina, held a variety of jobs, including working as a nightclub bouncer.
The Pope had passed away this week on April 21 at the age of 88, and his funeral will be held on April 26, Saturday.
Martin Scorsese pays heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passes away at the age of 88.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhaynidhi Stalin and Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi were among several south Indian film industry professionals who condoled the demise of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
PM Modi condoled Pope Francis' death, calling him a symbol of compassion and humility, and recalled his deep affection for India.
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Pope Francis Vatican News: The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has died at 88.
Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is being treated for double pneumonia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared some pictures of the Chritmas celebration event on X (formerly Twitter), showing him interacting with the guests and lighting candles.
In the three-way train accident, the number of injured people reached over 1000, according to Railway officials. 17 coaches of the two trains derailed and were severely damaged in the accident that took place on Friday evening.
Jesus Christ Film Update: The Jesuit publication "La Civilta Cattolica" and Georgetown University had organised the conference.
In the new documentary, Pope Francis was quizzed on a variety of topics, including LGBT rights, abortion, the porn industry, sex, faith and sex abuse within the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, 86, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital in Vatican City after he complained of breathing difficulties over the past few days.
Benedict is being cared for in a former convent in the Vatican where he has been living since 2013, when he became the first pope in about 600 years to resign instead of ruling for life.
"May the Lord inspire us to offer concrete gestures of solidarity to assist all those who are suffering, and may he enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons and put an immediate end to this senseless war," the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis said in his christmas message.
Pope Francis apologized to Canada`s native people on their land for the Church`s role in schools where indigenous children were abused
Francis apologized for Christian support of the "colonizing mentality" of the times and called for a "serious" investigation of the schools to help survivors
"With shame and unambiguously, I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed by so many Christians against the indigenous peoples," said Francis
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