Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The death of Francis was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Irish-born Vatican camerlengo, a position that will be important in the coming weeks as he takes charge of the administration of the Holy See until a new pope is elected. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” Farrell said.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Sky News reported that the pontiff passed away on Easter Monday.

Leaders of nations have expressed grief over the death of Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Naija News reported that the head of the Catholic Church died at the age of 88 years on Monday. In their different condolence messages to the Catholic Church and world, the leaders of nations described the late Pope’s death as […]

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, has died Monday. He was 88.

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Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning in Vatican City.

Roman Catholic Church leader Pope Francis has died, the Vatican has confirmed. He was 88. Pope’s death comes fewer than 24 hours after he made an appearance at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday. He came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to cheering crowds and […]

With the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that mark the end of one papacy and lead to the start of the next.

The 88-year-old Catholic leader died on Monday morning, almost a month after being discharged from five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia.

A short while ago, His Eminence Cardinal Farrell announced with deep sorrow the passing of Pope Francis

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins those mourning the passing of Pope Francis.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome. "Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome," Trump said on Truth Social.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the death of Pope Francis, saying he "has influenced and touched the lives of millions in every corner of the world". Noting that Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin...

VATICAN CITY >> Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending an often turbulent reign in which he sought to overhaul an ancient and divided institution.

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Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe said Catholics across New Zealand are praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and in thanksgiving for his servant leadership.

"Pope Francis holds a special place in the hearts of the Irish people," Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin said on Monday, reacting to the Pope's death.

The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.

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Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday.

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According to international news reports, Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Monday aged 88.

CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday

VATICAN CITY >> Members of the 1.4 billion-member global Catholic community expressed grief today at the death of Pope Francis aged 88, many praising him as a humble man who stood up for the marginalised.

The vice president remembers the pontiff as a champion of compassion and forgiveness.

The Argentine family of Pope Francis mourned his passing with a moving tribute Monday morning.

Donald and Melania Trump have announced they will attend the Pope Francis' funeral in Rome.

The death of Pope Francis on Monday has initiated a meticulously defined sequence of protocols governing the transition of leadership within the Catholic Church. As the College of Cardinals convenes in Rome to prepare for the election of a new pontiff, the Vatican’s legal and liturgical frameworks ensure continuity while…

Donald Trump and his White House predecessor Joe Biden led the way in paying respects from the United States to Pope Francis.

Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday, just a day after greeting crowds in Vatican City

Vice President JD Vance is getting trolled online after being the last major figure to meet with Pope Francis before his passing on Monday.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grief over the death of Pope Francis. Naija News reports that Atiku said the late Bishop of Rome and Papal of the Roman Catholic Church, who died at the age of 88 years, was a bridge of compassion. In his condolence message on Monday, the former presidential candidate […]

President Tinubu said the pope was a steadfast advocate for the developing world, where he consistently spoke against economic injustice and ceaselessly prayed for peace and stability in troubled regions.

Pope Francis’ commitment to interfaith understanding, environmental stewardship and the dignity of the marginalised resonated far beyond the Catholic ...

President Donald Trump announced he and first lady Melania Trump would travel to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.

Vatican City: In a tragic piece of news, Pope Francis breathed his last on Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta said

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Pope Francis — who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio — died on Monday. While most Catholics around the world mourned the pontiff in prayer and reflection on his legacy, SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly used her first episode after his death to attack the late bishop of Rome.The Daily Beast reported Monday tha...

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed grief over the death of Pope Francis. Naija News reports that Obi, who is a Papal knight of the Order of Saint Sylvester in the Catholic Church, said Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s death, on Monday, at the age of 88 years, was a great loss […]

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History's first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change.

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With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God

Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region.

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President Donald Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump are "looking forward" to attending Pope Francis' funeral.

After the death of Pope Francis, cardinal electors will gather to Rome to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Several prominent Utahns and religious leaders issued statements mourning the death of Pope Francis, recalling the care he showed to marginalized people around the world.