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Vatican Confirms Stroke as Pope Francis' Cause of Death: What We Know About His Final Moments

The pontiff passed away in the early hours of Monday at Casa Santa Marta, his residence within Vatican City. The Vatican revealed the official cause of death.

Latin Times

Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor

Vatican publishes death certificate, pontiff’s request to be buried at Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.

Al Jazeera

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.

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Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch

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JD Vance Breaks Silence After Pope Francis’ Passing, A Day After “Awkward” Encounter

Pope Francis has publicly clashed in the past with JD Vance, whom he met on Easter Sunday just hours before he passed away.

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France pays homage to Pope Francis: 'a tireless artisan of peace'

President Emmanuel Macron of France, a country that is largely Roman Catholic, lead the country's numerous tributes to Pope Francis who was "always on the side of the most vulnerable and the most fragile". The late pontiff, who died Monday aged 88, will be honoured with special masses in Notre-Dame…

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An Unexpected Senior Royal Is Set to Attend Pope Francis's Funeral at the Vatican

King Charles—who paid tribute to the pontiff on social media—is unlikely to attend.

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New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

Euronews

King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer lead tributes to 'People's Pope' who died aged 88

Tributes to Pope Francis quickly flooded in from faith leaders and politicians across the world after the Vatican announced the pontiff had died on Monday morning

Evening Standard

'Deepest condolences' - Celtic issue statement after death of Pope Francis

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Who’s running the Catholic church until a new pope is chosen? Meet Kevin

Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell is currently the most powerful man at the Vatican.

Fortune

Pope Francis promoted women to unprecedented heights of power in the church

Pope Francis appointed more women to leadership roles in the Vatican than any pope before him. He challenged entrenched traditions within the Roman Catholic church to bring women into positions once deemed categorically off limits by an institution historically dominated by men.

The Conversation

Who will be the next pope? Leading candidates for the conclave to consider

The first Asian pope, the first black pope for centuries or a continuity pontiff are all thought to be optionsConclave to select Pope Francis’ successor – live

The Guardian - UK

Mourners at Westminster Cathedral remember Pope as ‘voice for peace’

Crowds gathered after the Vatican announced Pope Francis’s death on Easter Monday.

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Archbishop of York pays tribute to ‘witty, lively’ Pope Francis

The Archbishop of York has paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death was announced by the Vatican.

International Business Times

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.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Pope Francis obituary: A disruptor and force for good - even though he couldn't achieve everything he wanted

First South American Pope spoke to non-Catholics as well as Catholics and warned politicians against the ‘logic of fear’

Euronews

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?

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African Leaders Praise Pope Francis's 'Legacy Of Compassion'

African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over his death on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance among last visitors to Pope Francis after series of public fallouts

The US vice-president’s brief audience with the late pontiff came despite deep disagreements in recent months

International Business Times

Prayers, Disbelief In East Timor After Pope Francis Death

Locals in Catholic-majority East Timor held prayers after the death of Pope Francis on Monday, while others refused to accept the news of the late pontiff's passing.

Latin Times

Francis, the Pope Who Defied Trump to the Bitter End: His Migrant Legacy in Times of Mass Deportations

Francis was a staunch defender of migrants and the most vulnerable. The first pope from Latin America died on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. These were his messages.

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Drivers Hit with Huge Car Tax Hikes as New Rules Kick In This Month

Drivers across the UK are being warned to brace for major car tax changes that could cost them thousands more, especially if they drive petrol or diesel vehicles.

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 Guardian - UK

First Thing: Pope Francis, groundbreaking pontiff, dies aged 88

Death of 267th head of Catholic church triggers period of global mourning and Vatican conclave of cardinals to elect successor. Plus, are Michelin stars a blessing or a curse?

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