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Conservatives Already Pushing for Cardinal Sarah, a Critic of Pope Francis, to Lead Catholic Church: 'Need a Pope That Is Anti-Woke'

Following Pope Francis' death, conservatives are championing Cardinal Robert Sarah, a critic of Pope Francis, as their top choice.

Latin Times

One day before Pope Francis' death, Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday

One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend

The Independent UK

The Papabili - 15 Potential Successors To Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

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Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?

Euronews

Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads

Pope Francis, whose papacy blended tradition with pushes for inclusion and reform, died on April, 21, 2025 – Easter Monday – at the age of 88.

The Conversation

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

‘I am sorry’ — A reflection on Pope Francis’s apology on residential schools

With the death of Pope Francis, his apology for residential schools in Canada and its impacts needs to be explored nearly three years after it was delivered.

The Conversation

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Pope Francis dies aged 88: His biggest controversies and changes to Church explained

Francis, who served as the Pope for over a decade, was a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, known as much for his progressive reforms as for the controversies they stirred within its ranks

The Independent UK

Pope Francis ‘was always on the side of the poor’, says Swinney

The First Minister expressed his sadness following Pope Francis’ death.

Evening Standard

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

The Legacy of Pope Francis, The First Pope From Latin America

Born in Buenos Aires to Argentine parents, Jorge Bergoglio made history as the first Latin pope.

Latin Times

How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.”

The Conversation

Starmer pays tribute to ‘pope for the poor’ who ‘never lost hope’

The Prime Minister said Pope Francis had shown ‘courageous’ leadership ‘in a complex and challenging time’.

Evening Standard

Science, compassion and Catholicism: How Pope Francis helped inspire global climate action

Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change.

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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’.

International Business Times

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.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff dies, aged 88

Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. Born Jorge Bergoglio, Francis was the first Jesuit to lead the world's almost 1.4 billion Catholics and the first from the Americas.

Euronews

More than 100 Easter bombing victims in Sri Lanka named 'witnesses of faith' by Vatican

The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people.

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Pope Francis tried to change the Catholic Church for women, with mixed success

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Euronews

What happens next in the Vatican?

'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.

The Conversation

Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being hospitalised with double pneumonia.

International Business Times UK

What Time Did Pope Francis Die? Pontiff Passes Early Morning on Easter Monday Aged 88

Pope Francis has died aged 88 on Easter Monday, just hours after delivering a surprise Easter blessing in St Peter's Square, marking the end of a transformative 12-year papacy.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Has Died Aged 88

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88.

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Pope Francis Has Passed Away At Age 88 Leaving The World Heartbroken

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after leading the Catholic Church for 12 years, the Vatican announced.

Evening Standard

How the papal conclave elects a new pope

Edward Berger’s film imagined the tension, bureaucracy, twists and turns of the papal conclave.

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