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A farewell like no other: Pope Francis overhauled his own funeral plans, signaling a major departure from papal norms; here’s what will be different this timePope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, had planned a simpler funeral. He chose burial outside the Vatican at Rome's Santa Maria Ma...
Pope Francis' surprising net worth: Who will inherit the wealth of the world’s most humble leader as he passes away at 88?Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, left behind a surprising net worth of $16 million despite never taking a salary. Known for his humilit...
Pope Francis prayed for Gaza, Ukraine in his final Easter sermonPope Francis, who passed away on Monday at 88, delivered his final Easter sermon, praying for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. From St Peter's Sq...
Pope Francis' bond with India: Canonisations, new Indian Cardinal and unfulfilled visitPope Francis's papacy, marked by unfulfilled hopes of visiting India, saw the elevation of Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal....
Pope Francis dies a day after Easter, back to 'home of the Father'Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on Monday morning, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell. He had ...
Will Vatican City & Rome shut down for visitors now that the pope has died?Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, the Vatican confirmed. While Rome and Vatican City won’t shut down, heightened...
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tourPope Francis, recovering from severe pneumonia, greeted jubilant crowds in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. He rode through the piazza ...
Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' over migrants, prisoners in meeting with VanceUS Vice President JD Vance met with Vatican officials amid tensions over US migration policies, with discussions encompassing international...
Pope Francis, in Easter address, calls for Gaza ceasefirePope Francis, despite health issues, called for Gaza ceasefire and Israeli hostages release. He denounced war's impact, emphasizing the suf...
Trump camp assails Biden for declaring March 31, Easter Sunday, as Transgender Day of VisibilityThe Democratic president issued the proclamation on Friday, calling on "all Americans to join us in lifting up the lives and voices of tran...
Pope Francis pulls out of Easter event at last minutePope Francis withdrew from a key Easter ceremony last minute due to frail health concerns, moving the event to Santa Marta Residence. The V...
Pope Francis leaves hospital, saying 'I'm still alive'Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Saturday after being hospitalized for bronchitis. The Pope, 86, responded rapidly to an infusion of...
Pope Francis hospitalised in Rome over ‘respiratory infection’, Vatican saysVatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni has said that Pope Francis will remain in the hospital for a few days.
Pope to celebrate Christmas without congregation, says reportThe 83-year-old pontiff was deprived of a congregation at Easter when he had to celebrate mass at Saint Peter's with very few people presen...
Coronavirus impact: Pope to livestream Easter mass to locked down worldEven such hallowed traditions as the pope's messages to the faithful on Saint Peter's Square have been replaced by prayers that Francis rea...
Pope Francis denounces 'cruel violence' of Sri Lanka Easter attack"I want to express my loving closeness to the Christian community, targeted while they were gathered in prayer, and all the victims of such...
Pope washes feet of Muslim migrants, says 'we are brothers'Several of the migrants then wept as Francis knelt before them, poured holy water from a brass pitcher over their feet, wiped them clean an...