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Published on 04:26 GMT

Pope Francis funeral: world leaders to join thousands of mourners for ceremony – latest updates

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature The oldest child of Italians who migrated to Argentina, Pope Francis had, from the start, made the defence of refugees a cornerstone of his papacy, ensuring in July 2013 that his …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 03:16 GMT

What Pope Francis leaves behind through his political, fraternal and poetic writings

Often described as the pope of small phrases and great journeys – in contrast to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who was seen as a scholarly intellectual with a passion for theology and philosophy – Francis, who died on Monday, April 21, at the Vatican, was …

Source: Le Monde - Center-left
Published on 07:06 GMT

When will the conclave start? Timeline of when the new pope will be chosen

The Vatican will now have a new task after Pope Francis’ death: selecting who will succeed the 12-year tenure of the bishop of Rome through the meeting of the conclave. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed Pope Francis' died on April 21, the day after …

Source: TODAY - Center-left
Published on 06:52 GMT

Who are the candidates to be the next Pope after Francis?

All eyes will be on Rome on Saturday for the funeral of a man who will be remembered by Catholics all over the world as 'The People's Pope'. Pope Francis, who was elected to succeed Pope Benedict XVI in 2013, passed away on Easter Monday after …

Source: Manchester Evening News - Neutral
Published on 06:52 GMT

Where the Pope will be buried and why he broke tradition with final wish

Pope Francis declared in his will that he wanted to be buried in a specific place outside of the Vatican. It will make him the first Pope in more than a century not to be laid to rest inside the sacred city. Following his funeral on Saturday morning in St …

Source: Manchester Evening News - Neutral
Published on 06:38 GMT

Pope Francis' funeral updates as Donald Trump and Prince William arrive and world mourns

Pope Francis' funeral will be held in the Vatican City this morning after his death on Easter Monday, with world leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prince William all making the trip to Rome. The 88-year- …

Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
Published on 06:37 GMT

Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial challenge

Fr FB: My primary sense was that he was a fella who actually enjoyed the job, despite its enormous burdens, and I think he had a devilish sense of humour. The first time I met him I went with a bottle of wine from the Sevenhill winery in the Clare Valley – …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on 06:58 GMT

Photos: Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral

Tens of thousands of mourners flooded into St Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, the champion of the poor and the Catholic Church’s first Latin American leader. Some people waited overnight to be first in the queue for the ceremony, which will …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 25, 2025

The Pope’s Foreign Policy

After Pope Francis’s death, on April 21, much of the world’s attention has focused on his personality: his humility, his humor, his hands-on management style. All that goes to the grave. The Argentine pope’s contributions to Vatican diplomacy, meanwhile, …

Source: Foreign Affairs - Pending
Published on Apr 25, 2025

How Pope Francis brought me back to the Catholic Church

The relationship between a Catholic and the pope can be a curious one. For many of us, the pope can seem a distant figure, a global symbol whose influence we acknowledge but whose humanity we rarely consider. Pope Francis has done a lot to change that …

Source: America Magazine - Center-left
Published on 07:00 GMT

Pope Francis’s funeral will be symbolic

The funeral of Pope Francis is perhaps his last chance to set his mark on the papacy. The ever so slightly pared down ceremony today is symbolic of the man, as were so many of his other ways of being pope. It will be difficult for Francis’s successor to …

Source: The Spectator - Right-wing
Published on 01:20 GMT

Trump Lands In To Rome For Pope Francis’ Funeral. Here’s What To Expect.

President Donald Trump has arrived in Rome, where he will attend Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday morning in Vatican City, marking the first foreign trip of his second term. The funeral comes six days after Francis passed away, the day after Easter, dying at …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Pope Francis’ last U.S. appointments reflect on what it means to be ‘a Francis bishop’

When Archbishop-elect Shawn McKnight woke in the early hours of April 21, he did what he does when he can’t sleep: He said a prayer, checked his email and scrolled through social media. That’s how he learned in those pre-dawn hours that Pope Francis had …

Source: America Magazine - Center-left
Published on 00:12 GMT

Pope Francis, the unlikely movie star: Six films show his cinematic appeal

And that also made the pope an unlikely movie star. Francis may have been the most cinematic pope, with fictional and documentary representations of him proliferating during his 12-year papacy. Some of those films were made by and for Catholics, including …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Mourning Pope Francis and his limits

In the days following the death of Pope Francis, I opted to avoid the predictable negative coverage from his far-right critics, focusing instead on essays honoring the memory of the pope whose interpretation of his office was summed up in his memorable …

Source: The Christian Century - Illinois - Left-wing
Published on 05:07 GMT

Pope Francis funeral: Start time, how to watch, attendees and burial details

Pope Francis’s funeral is set to reflect the tenets of his papacy by breaking away from traditions and choosing sobriety over pomp. Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, with his funeral due to take place on Saturday morning at St Peter’s Square …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on Apr 25, 2025

What was in Pope Francis I’s record collection?

(Credits: Far Out / Casa Rosada) Popular music and the Catholic Church have never had an easy relationship. While steeped in a rich heritage of Papal choirs and a broader patronage of the arts, the moment rock ‘n’ roll plugged in its guitar, the …

Source: Far Out Magazine - Neutral
Published on 06:05 GMT

They guard the Pope in life and death: A look at the storied history of the Swiss Guard

As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on April 21 at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital, preparations for his funeral are underway. The solemn ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, at 10 am local time (1:30 pm …

Source: Firstpost - Center-right
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Pope Francis, our father, gone to Heaven, By Owei Lakemfa

Pope Francis named himself after Saint Francis of Assisi who loved the poor. As Pope, he worked to end poverty and inequality, and for gender equality. He held that the power of the church is not to exact service but to serve. He campaigned against climate …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

Rev. John F. Tuohey Explores Pope Paul VI's Commitment to Global Peace in New Book

New volume examines the life and diplomatic efforts of Pope Paul VI to promote peace through dialogue and action. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can dialogue and faith shape global peace? In Pope Paul VI …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 15:50 GMT

JMU expert available to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, upcoming conclave

HARRISONBURG, Va., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pope Francis died April 21 at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936 in Argentina, he was the first pope from Latin America. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis was …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 07:25 GMT

Jinggoy files resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pope Francis

PHILIPPINES, April 22 - Press Release April 22, 2025 Jinggoy files resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pope Francis Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution sending condolences to the Vatican and expressing …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth Vs Chaos, Presented by Atticus Publishing

“Exploring Faith and Scripture: A Scholarly Journey” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth Vs Chaos, a profound …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:45 GMT

சேரிகளின் பேராயர் நீதிக்கான குரல் - போப்பரசர் பிரான்சிஸ் அவர்களின் மாற்றம்தரும் போப்பாட்சி - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஏழைகளுக்கு உதவுவது பற்றிப் பேசியவர் மட்டுமல்ல, எளிய வாழ்க்கைமுறைக்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டாகவும் திகழ்ந்தவர் COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம் ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்கத் திருச்சபையின் தலைவர் போப் பிரான்சிஸ் …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:43 GMT

Discover Hope and Resilience in SACRED SCRIBBLES by Sonja P. Davis' Inspiring Journey from Adversity to Empowerment

SACRED SCRIBBLES Verses From The Heart: Poetry That Inspires And Transforms JEFFERSONTOWN, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her inspiring new collection, SACRED SCRIBBLES, author Sonja P. Davis shares a heartfelt …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Love Without Boundaries and SBS Launch National Foster Care Training Initiative Across Guatemala

LWB and SBS launch national foster care workshops to give Guatemala’s orphaned and vulnerable children the chance to grow up in safe, loving families. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to change …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:50 GMT

The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

Volunteers and Community Partners from The Salvation Army Milford Corps will install 500 American flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American flag is a timeless …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

AWAKENING HOPE RETREAT UNITES WITCHES IN RECOVERY FOR A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE IN NEW ORLEANS

Awakening Hope Retreat: A 5-day sober witchcraft gathering in New Orleans to reclaim magick, heal in community, and cast a global recovery ritual. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunshine, founder of …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 05:29 GMT

Rev. John F. Tuohey Offers Deep Reflections on Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Decision-Making in Theology and Ethics

A Theological Reflection on Christian Maturity, Forgiveness, and Ethical Decision-Making LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with challenges, setbacks, and personal struggles, how do Christians …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Bishop of the Slums' & Global Voice for Justice - Pope Francis' Transformative Papacy: TGTE

He not only spoke about helping the poor but modelled a life of simplicity, rejecting papal luxuries and calling for a "poor church for the poor." COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

Rev. John F. Tuohey Explores Pope Paul VI's Commitment to Global Peace in New Book

New volume examines the life and diplomatic efforts of Pope Paul VI to promote peace through dialogue and action. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can dialogue and faith shape global peace? In Pope Paul VI …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:03 GMT

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:30 GMT

From Fast to Full Boycott: Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Continued Economic Pressure on Target

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Fast to Full Boycott: Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Continued Economic Pressure on Target After a 40‑day Lenten “fast” drops Target’s valuation by an estimated $12  …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Interfaith University and FOFMI Expand Humanitarian Efforts with New Community Support Project

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world too often clouded by struggle and despair, there are places where compassion becomes a movement and hope becomes tangible. Interfaith University, in partnership with the FOFMI …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

Interfaith University Strengthens Community Impact Through Education, Outreach, and Global Partnerships

Interfaith University has also made significant international impact. The university has played a pivotal role in supporting a life-changing orphanage! MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interfaith University, an …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

Interfaith University Highlights Community Engagement and Academic Achievement at Spring Graduation

Interfaith University (I.U.), premier Christian Bible college, announces new scholarship opportunities designed to make high-quality education more accessible PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Interfaith University Expands Access to Biblical Education Through Online Programs and Scholarships

Biblical education is not just about memorizing scriptures or earning a degree—it’s about transformation. MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the demand for biblically grounded, spiritually …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Interfaith University Expands Global Access to Faith-Based Education Through Scholarships and Online Programs

MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the increasing demand for accessible, faith-based education, Interfaith University (IU) has announced the expansion of its scholarship opportunities and flexible …

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