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How did Pope Francis die? Catholic leader had been hospitalized with double pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, died weeks after he was discharged from the hospital following a lengthy battle with double pneumonia and other health issues.
Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His death came one day after a brief appearance to thousands gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the Vatican’s open-air Easter Sunday Mass. Here is more about Pope Francis, and what happens now:
Pope Francis' funeral date announced as world leaders plan to attend
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders said they would attend to honor the Catholic leader.
Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected
Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the Catholic leader.
JD Vance reflects on meeting Pope Francis a day before his passing
Vice President JD Vance reflects on meeting Pope Francis a day before his passing at the Vatican. Chloe Kim. More Videos
Staunchly Catholic Philippines Begins Period of Mourning for Pope Francis
The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly Roman Catholic country to fly at half-mast to honour the pontiff.
Pope Francis’s coffin arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinals accompanied Pope Francis’s coffin as it was carried on April 23 through St. Peter’s square, where worshippers applauded the late pope.
How did Pope Francis die? Catholic leader went into a coma before he passed away
Pope Francis, 88, died weeks after he was discharged from the hospital following a lengthy battle with double pneumonia and other health issues.
As Pope Francis Lies in State, Catholics Gather in Rome to Say Goodbye
Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to say a final goodbye to a pontiff she believes brought important changes to the global Catholic Church.
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis died early this morning
Factbox-Global leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Following is a list of the main world leaders who have so far said they will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday in Saint Peter's Square. ARGENTINA - President Javier Milei. BELGIUM - King Philippe and Queen Mathilde,
Pope’s final testament revealed as Francis asked to be buried in ‘simple tomb in the ground’ as cause of death confirmed
POPE Francis’ final testament has been revealed as the pontiff asked to be buried in a simple tomb underground. The leader of ...
For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death
The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of ...
Pope Francis dies latest: Queues form as Pope's coffin to be displayed to public
The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88. Today, his body will be moved to St Peter's Basilica ...
Pope Francis Death News: Funeral To Be Held On April 26; Trump, Zelenskyy To Attend Funeral, Putin To Skip
Pope Francis had earlier expressed that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, which makes him the ...
Which cardinals are seen as potential contenders to be the next pope?
In 2020, Edward Pentin, a longtime correspondent for the National Catholic Register, released a book on the topic, titled: ...
'He was filled with holiness' | Indiana leaders react to Pope Francis' death
INDIANAPOLIS — Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, has died at age 88. Francis died Monday ...
How the Pope defied doctors in his final 24 hours
The doctors had implored him to ease his schedule and avoid the crowds to stave off infection. Pope Francis agreed, up to a ...
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates
The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...