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Home News World Several world leaders condole the Pope’s demise, who died of a stroke on Monday; Cardinals to meet today to plan for funeral Updated - April 22, 2025 10:58 pm IST An image of Pope Francis is displayed on the altar as faithfuls arrange flowers at the St. Maria Assumpta Catholic Church…

Statement from Tánaiste following the Funeral of Pope Francis "It was an honour and a privilege for me to attend the funeral of the late Holy Father, Pope Francis, as part of the national delegation led by President Michael D Higgins, in the company of the Taoiseach.  "Today, as we…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have shared their deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis. They praised his important role in promoting peace, unity, and justice among people of all religions. President Zardari said Pope Francis was a strong supporter of interfaith dialogue and always…

Last Updated: April 21, 2025, 23:40 IST In 2005, then-President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II, the most recent pope to pass away while in office. US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis met at the Vatican, May 24, 2017.(Reuters…

Last Updated: April 21, 2025, 23:39 IST Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88. Pope Francis passed away aged 88 on Monday. (Reuters) The government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing…

Here’s your daily news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories for 21 April 2025. News today includes the Vatican announcing that Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. Meanwhile, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says road deaths and accidents are declining as South Africans return home after…

The government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of Pope Francis. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, "His Holiness Pope…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned Pope Francis’s death, calling him a moral compass in a troubled world. In a message shared on his official X handle, Obi expressed deep sorrow over the Pope’s passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. Reflecting on their…

Whenever tragedy hits, so does Nick Castellanos. It’s become baseball’s biggest meme, and on Monday after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican naturally bettors saw the opportunity to cash in. MLB home run odds are open once more at FanDuel, but when this was originally posted…