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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

‘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

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

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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.”

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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.

Euronews

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

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.

International Business Times

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Euronews

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis dies aged 88 after double pneumonia battle

Pope Francis spent 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church

The National (Scotland)

Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican official announces

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced

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22 “Crazy” People Who Were Proven To Be Right All Along

People say a lot of stupid stuff. And we judge them for it. But every now and then, over time, enough evidence emerges to prove us all wrong and redeem even the wildest statements.

International Business Times UK

What Is Opus Dei and Why Are 43 Argentinian Women Suing The Secretive Catholic Group

Opus Dei, an ultra religious Catholic institution, is being accused of using false promises of a better life to coerce 43 children into slavery and seclusion.

Euronews

These Catholic women in France are striking for greater equality and influence within the Church

To highlight the importance of women's role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent.

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