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Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’s death
An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, confirmed that the head of the Catholic Church had died on Easter Monday after bouts ...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pays tribute to Pope Francis
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute. Following the news of the Pope’s death, announced by Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell, tributes have ...
Jesuits in Britain ‘grateful for gift’ of Pope Francis’s leadership
The Jesuits in Britain have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, saying “his commitment to serving the marginalised, fostering dialogue between faiths, and addressing urgent global ...
King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88
Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter ...
‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis
Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...
Where will Pope Francis be buried? See funeral plans
What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.
King Charles and Camilla tribute to pope after death
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88. The pope's death was confirmed by a Vatican official this morning. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican ...
Who will the next Pope be after Pope Francis dies aged 88?
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican ...
Serie A postpones four Easter Monday matches after death of Pope Francis
Four Serie A matches scheduled for Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope’s death, at the age of 88, came a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square on Easter ...
What is papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected
The Catholic College of Cardinals (the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church) convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state that remains in use to the ...
When did Pope Francis become pope and how long was he pope?
Pope Francis took on the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi and became the first Pope from Southern America. He was pope for more than 12 years. Francis suffered from chronic lung ...
When was Pope Francis' last public appearance before death?
Pope Francis' last public appearance came on Easter Sunday, just a day before his death. He emerged to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, which drew wild cheers and ...