US Edition'A remarkable human being': High-profile tributes pour in for Pope Francis
- Pope Francis died at age 88, announced by the Vatican on Easter Monday after a battle with pneumonia.
- He was the first Jesuit pope and known for his inclusive approach to the Catholic Church, emphasizing empathy for the poor and the LGBTQ+ community.
- Following his death, a nine-day mourning period began, and a conclave to select a new pope will occur in 15 to 20 days.
- Leaders like U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro called him 'a true advocate for the powerless and the marginalized'.
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Pope Francis’s divided house
On Easter Monday the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, aged 88. The divine timing might be enough to convince a few lapsed believers back into the faith. It would be a worthy final act. When Pope Francis first emerged on the balcony above St Peter’s Basilica in March 2013, it was a victory for the liberal wing of a weary Church. His predecessors Benedict XVI and John Paul II were doctrinaire traditionalists of the old model. Francis w…
Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, remembered as a reformer and champion of the poor
VATICAN CITY, April 22— Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on yesterday of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church. The Argentine pontiff died at his Santa Marta residence in the Vatican almost a month after leaving hospital following five weeks battling double pneumonia. One day after he greeted Easter crowds in St Peter’s Square…
San Antonio archbishop remembers Pope Francis 'stood unafraid'
Having met with Pope Francis, both the Archbishop of San Antonio and COPS/Metro leaders recalled a leader who was faithful and courageous.In deeply Catholic San Antonio, mourners reflect on the life and leadership of Pope Francis was first posted on April 21, 2025 at 6:28 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of cop…
Statement of Bishop Larry Duffy on the death of Pope Francis | Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
Book of Condolences for people to record their sympathy on the death of Pope Francis is now available on the homepage of catholicbishops.ie, and on the Irish bishops’ social media platforms of Facebook, Instagram, X, and on BlueSky Link to video clips and addresses of Pope Francis during his August 2018 visit to Ireland Statement We are all deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis. His 12 years as Supreme Pastor of the Church provided us al…
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