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Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children
It was to become one of the last decisions of Francis. Shortly before he passed away, the Pope asked the Catholic aid organization Caritas to convert his "pope mobile" into a mini clinic for children in war-torn Gaza.
Trump Faces Backlash for AI-Generated Pope Image
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is spreading an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope. Now he is being criticized by Catholics.
Sistine Chapel Chimney Set for Papal Election Announcement
The chimney of the Sistine Chapel is in place. From and including Wednesday next week, it will be in the spotlight of the world.
Scorsese Produces Documentary on Late Pope Francis
Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary film about the late Pope Francis, reports [Variety](https://variety. com/2025/film/global/martin-scorsese-pope-francis-aldeas-a-new-story-doc-1236383047/).
Pope Francis to be Honored in Giro d'Italia Final Stage
Pope Francis will be honored during the final stage of the Giro d'Italia on June 1, announces the competition organizer for the cycling classic. "It will be a very special moment", says Umberto Cairo, chairman of RCS, which organizes the "Giro".
Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7
The conclave that will elect a new pope begins on Wednesday, May 7, announces the Vatican. The decision was made by the cardinals who met in the Vatican on Monday in their first meeting since Pope Francis was buried on Saturday.
Crowds Gather at Pope Francis' Grave in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore
The day after Pope Francis' funeral, long queues formed into the Santa Maria Maggiore church with mourning people who wanted to see his grave. Francis is the first pope in over 100 years who has not been buried in St.
Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children
The few hundred Christians remaining in war-torn Gaza have taken shelter in two churches there. The people are suffering under Israel's attacks and the international community must act, says the Palestinian pastor Mitri Raheb.
Ukrainian Lesia Honors Pope Francis as a Peace Angel at Funeral
People from all over the world were present at Pope Francis' funeral ceremony on Saturday. We pray for him together with all other people who are here today, says Ukrainian Lesia Zamordska.
Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders
Pope Francis has been laid to rest. At the ceremony in the Vatican, large parts of the world's elite were present – and hundreds of thousands of mourners from all corners of the world.
Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome
Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried.
Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks
A "symbolic" meeting that "can become historic". This is how Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj describes the conversation with his American colleague Donald Trump at the Pope's funeral in Rome.
Pope Francis Unresponsive Before Passing, Doctor Reveals
Early on Monday, the Pope's doctor was summoned to the Vatican. In an interview, he now tells about Francis' final minutes in life.
Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral
The King, the Queen, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Archbishop Martin Modéus will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. It is natural to be there and pay tribute to him, says Kristersson.
Thousands Gather to Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis' open coffin has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica, where spectators can now come to bid farewell for three days.
Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral
All three Serie A matches that were to be played now on Saturday are being moved to avoid clashing with the funeral of Pope Francis. .
Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"
Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.
Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope
Who will wear the papal mantle? Will it be a progressive pope who continues on Francis' paved path – or a return to the more conservative? And is the Catholic Church ready for a black pope? A divided conclave is now choosing the path for the future. .
Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius Joins Historic Conclave to Elect New Pope
He becomes the first Swede ever to participate in the conclave's top-secret work of electing a new pope. Himself, Sweden's and the Nordic countries' only cardinal, Anders Arborelius, has grown tired of the question of whether he can be considered to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square
The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St.
Pope Francis to Be Buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Tradition
In the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, there is an icon of the Virgin Mary that became Pope Francis' favorite. Probably, it is for this reason that the deceased pope requested to be buried there – not in the crypt beneath St.
Pope Francis Remembered as a Joyful Leader in Stockholm's Mourning
In the Catholic cathedral in Stockholm, visitors mourn the passing of Pope Francis. One of them is Monick Tello – who saw the Pope in the Vatican State as recently as yesterday.
Inside the Secretive Process of Electing a New Pope
Pope Francis has passed away, 88 years old, after twelve years as the Catholic Church's highest leader. Now the process of electing a new pope begins.
Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership
Pope Francis has had enormous significance. Partly for how the church is organized – and partly for Catholicism's image.
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