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The Latest Breaking News from Pope Francis

Pope Francis Has Died

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Reason · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis spent busy final day celebrating Easter and meeting JD Vance

The pontiff has a busy final day greeting crowds, blessing people and meeting US vice president JD Vance.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

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Ashton Hall's video has ignited a discussion about the importance of morning routines

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

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Pope Francis showed in deeds and words he wanted to face the truth in Canada

Pope Francis has died. In reflecting on his legacy in regard to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada, I am struck by three key moments.

The Conversation · Apr 21, 2025

Thousands are expected to attend the White House Easter Egg Roll, with the Trumps presiding

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expecting 40,000 people to participate in the first White House Easter Egg Roll of his second term

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

SNP suspend by-election campaigning after death of Pope

The SNP have suspended campaigning following the death of Pope Francis, a party councillor has said.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2025

Priest recalls watching Pope write apology to abuse victims in Ireland

Father Tim Bartlett helped organise Francis’s visit to the island in 2018.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

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Prime Minister and King’s tributes to Francis, a pope ‘for the downtrodden’

The King said Francis profoundly touched the lives of so many.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

‘A man of the people’: World reacts to the death of Pope Francis

World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025

King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

The pontiff had recently resumed some official duties earlier this month during his recovery from pneumonia.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’s death

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, who lived in Drimnagh, Dublin, made the announcement on Easter Monday.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis: A life in pictures

Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff.

Euronews · Apr 21, 2025

JD Vance Was Last World Official To Meet Pope Francis Alive: When Did US VP Become Catholic

US Vice President JD Vance became the last world leader to meet Pope Francis alive, capping a historic Easter visit shaped by his own Catholic conversion and the pontiff's final public moments.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21, 2025

Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

Irish premier Micheal Martin said the Pope held a ‘special place in the hearts of Irish people’.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

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International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025

Clerical Sex Abuse: Pope Francis's Thorniest Challenge

When Pope Francis took over in 2013, the Catholic Church was embroiled in a global scandal over child sex abuse by priests, and the institution's attempts to cover it up.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Politicians pay tribute to ‘devoted’ and ‘compassionate’ Pope

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Four Serie A matches postponed after death of Pope Francis

Torino-Udinese, Cagliari-Fiorentina, Genoa-Lazio and Parma-Juventus will be rescheduled

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: ‘A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being … is now silent.’

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The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

First LGBT group to meet Pope hails his ‘transformative’ welcoming approach

Francis said ‘who am I to judge?’ when asked about gay priests in 2013.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

In full: The Vatican’s official statement announcing the death of Pope Francis

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

King and Queen’s ‘special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks of his life

Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis, pontiff who pushed church boundaries — but didn’t break them

The pope, who pushed for a less opaque Vatican and connected to common and marginalised people’s concerns, died aged 88.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Archbishop requested Pope Francis visit Northern Ireland as part of 2018 trip

Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin said that Pope Francis would regularly ask about the peace process.

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