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Pope Francis dies at 88

The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo.

By CNN Apr. 21, 2025

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Francis usually offers a weekly noon-time prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sundays. But he has not been able to do this since February 9, before going to hospital.

By Reuters Apr. 6, 2025

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

'Pope warns 'I may not survive' pneumonia': Pontiff, 88, 'rushes to tie up loose ends ahead of battle to succeed him'

The infection is of particular concern because the Pope had part of his lung removed many years ago.

By Daily Mail Uk Feb. 19, 2025

'Pope warns 'I may not survive' pneumonia': Pontiff, 88, 'rushes to tie up loose ends ahead of battle to succeed him'

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage

The Vatican holds that marriage is an indissoluble union between man and woman. As a result, it has long opposed same-sex marriage.

By Ap News Dec. 18, 2023

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage

World View: Pope Francis: Some confusion, perhaps

A fortnight ago he called the United States branch of the church “backward”, accusing right-wing American Catholics of replacing faith with ideology.

By Gwynne Dyer Sep. 8, 2023

World View: Pope Francis: Some confusion, perhaps

Pope Francis’ visit to DRC, South Sudan ignites hope for Africa

“The visit by the Pope comes to revitalize drooping spirits.

By Catholic Church News Zimbabwe Feb. 3, 2023

Pope Francis’ visit to DRC, South Sudan ignites hope for Africa

Pope Francis urges mutual forgiveness to end Congo conflict

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged people in Democratic Republic of Congo, where decades of armed conflicts have killed millions, to grant each other a "great amnesty of the heart".

By Reuters Feb. 1, 2023