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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' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square

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 to Be Buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Tradition

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.
Pope Francis Remembered as a Joyful Leader in Stockholm's Mourning

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.
Inside the Secretive Process of Electing a New Pope

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.
Pope Francis: Transformative Reforms and Controversial Leadership

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Easter Monday is traditionally a big football day in Italy. Not this year, not today.
Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Sweden's Cardinal Reflects on Pope Francis' Legacy of Unity and Kindness

Sweden's cardinal, Anders Arborelius, had contact with Pope Francis from time to time and has called him a "man of surprises". He urges Catholics to pray for the deceased pope.
Sweden's Cardinal Reflects on Pope Francis' Legacy of Unity and Kindness

The Pope Who Took the Bus to Reform the Church

With a popular and football-loving Francis, the Catholic Church got a pope with both modern and progressive stamps. But perhaps the appointment came too late – when age and health finally took their toll.
The Pope Who Took the Bus to Reform the Church

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Suffering a Stroke

Pope Francis has passed away and "returned to the Holy Father", announces the Vatican. Francis died in his apartment due to a stroke that led to coma and heart failure.
Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Suffering a Stroke

Pope Francis Calls for Freedom of Expression as Key to Peace

Pope Francis delivered his traditional "urbi et orbi" ("to the city and the world") speech to 35,000 people on St. Peter's Square in Rome on Easter Sunday.
Pope Francis Calls for Freedom of Expression as Key to Peace

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great probability one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder.
Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

Pope Declares Gaudí "Venerable," Advancing Beatification Process

The Pope has declared Antoni Gaudí "venerable", a first step towards beatifying the Spanish architect. .
Pope Declares Gaudí "Venerable," Advancing Beatification Process

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great likelihood one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder.
Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis Donates Four Life-Saving Ambulances to Ukraine

Pope Francis is donating four ambulances to Ukraine, announces the Vatican. The ambulances are, according to the Vatican, "equipped with all medical equipment required to save lives and are intended to be used in war zones".
Pope Francis Donates Four Life-Saving Ambulances to Ukraine

Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Severe Illness

> Happy Sunday to all, says Pope Francis to the crowd at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City in Rome, where he has been rolled out in a wheelchair.
Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Severe Illness

Pope Francis Plans to Deliver Easter Blessing Despite Health Concerns

Pope Francis, who is recovering from double-sided pneumonia, plans to give his blessing on Easter Sunday, the Vatican announced on Thursday. It is unclear how the blessing will be pronounced, or to what extent the Pope will be able to participate in other Easter celebrations.
Pope Francis Plans to Deliver Easter Blessing Despite Health Concerns

Pope's Doctor Faced Tough Choice During Critical Health Crisis

Pope Francis was so unwell that the doctors considered stopping the treatment, reports the Italian Corriere della Sera, which has spoken to the Pope's doctor. We really believed that we wouldn't make it.
Pope's Doctor Faced Tough Choice During Critical Health Crisis

Pope Francis Thanks Supporters in First Appearance After Hospital Stay

Pope Francis has made his first official appearance after a five-week long hospital stay. Thank you, everyone, said the Pope.
Pope Francis Thanks Supporters in First Appearance After Hospital Stay

Pope Francis Set to Leave Hospital After Pneumonia Treatment

Pope Francis will appear in an official context for the first time since he was hospitalized on February 14. Doctors announce that the Pope will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday.
Pope Francis Set to Leave Hospital After Pneumonia Treatment

The Pope in a photo from the hospital – thanks the children

For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized over a month ago, the Pope has been shown in a picture. .
The Pope in a photo from the hospital – thanks the children

The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

Pope Francis is recovering but still needs hospital care, announces the Vatican. At the same time, the 88-year-old is planning to extend the church meeting he leads, the synod, until 2028.
The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

Good news for the Pope: Out of life danger

Pope Francis has received positive news from the doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he is being treated for pneumonia: He is no longer in immediate danger of death. .
Good news for the Pope: Out of life danger

The Pope is feeling better – thanks the doctors

Pope Francis thanks the doctors and healthcare staff on Sunday, when he misses the fourth Angelus prayer in a row. .
The Pope is feeling better – thanks the doctors

The Pope's condition stable - thanks all who have prayed

Pope Francis' voice has once again echoed across St. Peter's Square in Rome.
The Pope's condition stable - thanks all who have prayed
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