Pope Francis

(The Conversation) — Pope Francis, whose papacy blended tradition with pushes for inclusion and reform, died on April, 21, 2025 – Easter Monday – at the age of 88. Here we spotlight five stories from The Conversation’s archive about his roots, faith, leadership and legacy. 1. A Jesuit pope Jorge…

“Today, I join millions around the world  in reflecting on the life and legacy of Pope Francis,” Rodriguez  said . “Years ago, my wife Eva and I had the honor of meeting him in Rome, where he graciously invited us to  participate in commemorating  the outpouring of the Holy Spirit through…

Pope Francis died little more than half an hour after being taken ill, Vatican sources have told Sky News. Pope Francis woke at 6am on Monday, and was fine for at least an hour, sources said, as they revealed details of the pontiff's final moments. Around 7am, the Vatican's medical…

President Tamás Sulyok will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday, his Sandor Palace office said in a statement. The statement said on Tuesday that “with his presence, the president wishes to express Hungarians’ love and respect for the Holy Father. “ Sulyok said that as…

Main Points Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88 of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctors said. His remains are to be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning to allow for mourners to pay their respects. The pope’s funeral will take place on Saturday at St Peter’s…

Not all love is meant to be. Sometimes, when it ends, it pushes you toward something much bigger. Long before he became the spiritual head of over a billion Catholics, he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio—a quiet boy from Buenos Aires with a soft spot for the girl next door. He…

After the death of Pope Francis, tributes have emerged from world leaders and celebrities—including one Leonardo DiCaprio, who recalled his “deeply moving” 2016 meeting with the late leader on Instagram. “Pope Francis was a transformational leader — not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism,”…

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Published Apr 22, 2025  •  Last updated Apr 22, 2025  •  3 minute read A church leader whose message 'resonated all around the world.' Rev. Timothy Scott is shown with a photo of Pope Francis at Assumption Church in Windsor on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Pope passed away earlier…

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’s death initiates carefully choreographed proceedings that will conclude with the election of a new pontiff. Francis’s funeral will be held at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City at 10 a.m. local time Saturday. Tens of thousands of mourners, including President Donald Trump, are expected to…