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Why Pope Francis Chose St. Mary Major for Burial? | TDG Explainer

Why Pope Francis Chose St. Mary Major for Burial? | TDG Explainer

21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis died aged 88 after a long illness, the Vatican announced on Monday. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis was the first Latin American pope and led the Catholic Church since 2013, when he succeeded the resignation of Benedict XVI. Famous for his humility and reform agenda, Francis had...

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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Understanding the Process of Choosing a New Pope | TDG Explainer

Pope Francis Dies at 88: Understanding the Process of Choosing a New Pope | TDG Explainer

21 Apr 2025

The Christian world has plunged into mourning upon receiving the news of passing away of Pope Francis at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican early this morning. This ended a historic and revolutionary papacy. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell confirmed the passing of Pope Francis, revealing the morbid information...

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Pope Francis Death Marks the End of an Era for the Catholic Church — What’s Next? | TDG Explainer

Pope Francis Death Marks the End of an Era for the Catholic Church — What’s Next? | TDG Explainer

21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, ending an era at the Catholic Church. Under his leadership for over a decade, 1.4 billion Catholics around the globe were affected. The Vatican begins its ancient traditions with his death, signaling the passage to a new faith and...

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Final Goodbye: Pope Francis’ Last Easter Speech Calls for Peace Across the Globe | Watch

Final Goodbye: Pope Francis’ Last Easter Speech Calls for Peace Across the Globe | Watch

21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced in a video message on Monday. His death marks the end of a 12-year papacy that was marked by both change and controversy within the Church. The...

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Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Reform-Focused Papacy

Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Reform-Focused Papacy

21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope and a revolutionary figure in the Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 88 years old, the Vatican reported in a video message on Monday. The Vatican announced his death, an end to a 12-year papacy that was historic but also difficult. "Pope Francis,...

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Pope Pleads For Peace: Easter Message Condemns Gaza War And Rising Antisemitism

Pope Pleads For Peace: Easter Message Condemns Gaza War And Rising Antisemitism

20 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, in his Easter Sunday address, voiced profound worry about a worldwide increase in antisemitism and forcefully denounced the continuing humanitarian disaster in Gaza. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was advised to cut back on public activity due to medical concerns, did not preside over the traditional Easter Mass but...

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Pope Francis Appears on Easter Sunday After Health Scare

Pope Francis Appears on Easter Sunday After Health Scare

20 Apr 2025

During Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Pope Francis made a fleeting but warm visit to St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, delivering a simple yet impactful message: "Happy Easter." The 88-year-old pope, who had been recuperating from a life-threatening infection that turned into double pneumonia, made an appearance on the...

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Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit To Rome Prison Ahead Of Easter Amid Ongoing Recovery

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit To Rome Prison Ahead Of Easter Amid Ongoing Recovery

17 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who continues to recover from a bad case of double pneumonia, paid a surprise call on Thursday to Rome's Regina Coeli prison, delivering Easter blessings to detainees in a move of solidarity and compassion. The 88-year-old pope, who has slowly returned to public duties after the closest call...

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Pope Francis Appears in Public at Vatican for First Time Since Hospitalization

Pope Francis Appears in Public at Vatican for First Time Since Hospitalization

06 Apr 2025

The two-week recuperation period after treating double pneumonia barely kept Pope Francis away, for he attended a public outing Sunday at the Vatican. Pope Francis arrived via a wheelchair but strode into St. Peter's Square before noon, smiling, as he saluted the screaming crowd standing amidst the shining sunlight. The...

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Pope Francis’ Frailty on Display as He Leaves Hospital

Pope Francis’ Frailty on Display as He Leaves Hospital

30 Mar 2025

Pope Francis appeared weak as he left Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Sunday. After battling pneumonia for five weeks, he struggled to lift his arms to bless the crowd. His sunken eyes, bloated face, and labored breathing made his frailty evident. Shortly after, aides wheeled him back inside from the balcony....

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