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Canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, postponed after the death of Pope Francis

The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Vatican issues statement as Pope Francis dies aged 88

The Vatican has confirmed the death of Pope Francis in a video statement released early on Easter Monday (21 April.)

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis

The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early as 2015, Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was so devoted to…

The Conversation · 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

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 · Apr 21, 2025

‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute to the Pope following his death on Easter Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis Makes History in Death: Will Be First Pontiff Buried Outside Vatican in Over a Century

Pope Francis to become the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican, choosing a final resting place at the Basilica of St Mary Major.

International Business Times UK · 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.

International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025

The Beautiful Game: Pope Francis's Passion For Football

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.

International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025