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Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?

Of 135 cardinals eligible to take part in choosing successor, late pontiff appointed about 110 including conservatives

The Guardian - UK

AP PHOTOS: Scenes from the Vatican

People have gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican to mourn Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope who charmed believers with his humble style.

The Independent UK

King wears black tie in Pope’s honour as he reflects on pontiff’s legacy

Charles was pictured meeting with the prime minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon on his first engagement since the Pope’s death.

Evening Standard

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Vatican schedules funeral of Pope Francis for Saturday

The pontiff’s death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites before a new papal election.

Al Jazeera

Experts talk realism of Conclave movie: ‘Gets a lot of the details right’

After the death of Pope Francis, experts weigh in on how much the real-life papal election will mirror the hit Oscar-winning movie

The Guardian - US

Kosovo's 'Hidden Catholics' Baptised As Pope Francis Mourned

Around the time the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, music floated out from a church in a Kosovo valley where dozens of Muslims were participating in an unusual ceremony: they were converting to Catholicism.

International Business Times

Watch: Cardinals meet at Vatican to discuss Pope Francis funeral plans

Watch again as Cardinals met at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday (22 April) to discuss the funeral plans for Pope Francis.

The Independent UK

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Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday as Vatican releases images of open coffin – as it happened

Pope Francis, head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88

The Guardian - UK

Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis' funeral

Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

The Latest: Mourning and tributes for Pope Francis shared around the world

Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age 88

The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: The reforms, conflicts and legacy of Pope Francis

In today’s newsletter: He was an unpredictable leader unafraid to upset traditionalists, but was he really a liberal figure – and will his changes last?

The Guardian - UK

Who Is Pietro Parolin? Crypto Bettors' Current Top Choice To Succeed Pope Francis

Cardinal Pietro Parolin is leading the race in a Polymarket event contract that seeks to determine who will be elected as the successor of Pope Francis, and an Asian cardinal is also in the running, at least for crypto bettors.

International Business Times

Conclave: The key names and words to know as a new Pope is selected

The centuries-old transition process involves an intricate series of rituals

The Independent UK

Pope Francis's many critics included a one-time aide and the Vatican's ex-ambassador to the US

Every pope has his critics

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

The Independent UK

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The acting head of the Vatican who will orchestrate Pope Francis’s successor

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

The Guardian - UK

‘A signal of simplicity’: Pope Francis’s funeral will be his final humble gesture

One of pontiff’s last acts was to simplify papal rites, stripping away elaborate rituals and scaling back procession

International Business Times

Pope Francis's Funeral Set For Saturday, World Leaders Expected

The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia. Pope Francis's coffin -- which he previously ordered should be of wood and zinc -- will then be taken inside the church and from there…

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Who Is In Line To Be The Next Pope, How Are They Chosen & Was The Film Conclave Accurate?

It’s kind of like choosing a school captain but a lot cuntier.

The Conversation

How will a new pope be chosen? An expert explains the conclave

Following the death of Pope Francis, we’ll soon be seeing a new leader in the Vatican. The conclave – a strictly confidential gathering of Roman Catholic cardinals – is due to meet in a matter of weeks to elect a new earthly head.

Euronews

Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says

The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.

Pedestrian.tv

Pope Francis’ Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed By The Vatican

The 88-year-old religious leader passed away on Monday.

The Independent UK

MTG sparks backlash after ugly X post appearing to celebrate Pope’s death

‘Evil is being defeated by the hand of God,’ declared the Protestant convert congresswoman following announcement of the Pope’s death, without specifying what she meant

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Pope Francis' cause of death revealed

Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican have confirmed.

Latin Times

Speculation Over Nostradamus' 'Black Pope' Prophecy Resurfaces After Francis' Death

As seen in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the process of electing the new Pope following the death of Pope Francis will soon begin. Here are the leading candidates.

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