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. "For me, it was a great shock," she says about the news of his death.
WorldPope 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. This is how it goes.
WorldPope Francis has had enormous significance. Partly for how the church is organized – and partly for Catholicism's image. This says religious researcher Tobias Hägerland.
WorldEaster Monday is traditionally a big football day in Italy. Not this year, not today. The country is mourning Pope Francis' death and is cancelling all football, at both professional and amateur levels.
FootballThe world's Catholics have lost an important leader, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). The USA's Vice President JD Vance – who met the Pope the day before the news of death – also condoles.
WorldSweden'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.
WorldWith 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.
WorldPope 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. The Argentine, popular pope was 88 years old.
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