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  • Published on 05:12 GMT

    The next pope must reform the Vatican and offer a firm direction

    Francis’s successor has a great task ahead of him OSSERVATORRE ROMANO/EPA Pope Francis worked until the very end. From signing off governance documents — sometimes only with a letter F because of his weakness — to going against the doctor’s advice and …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on 02:26 GMT

    Meet the ‘papabile’: The likely contenders to become the next pope

    VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting for his successor as head of the Catholic Church. Only a few are considered likely candidates for the papacy, or “papabile” in …

    Source: Religion News Service - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Will the next Pope be the first black pontiff in centuries?

    Here are the cardinal contenders for the position of the new Pope. Name: Luis Tagle Age: 67 Location: The Philippines Bio: Tagle initially planned to become a doctor, and has said he enrolled in seminary based on a “trick” by a young priest who told him he …

    Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Lai pays respect to Pope Francis in Taipei

    President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday paid his respects to Pope Francis during a visit to the Catholic Archdiocese of Taipei, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that former vice president Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) would act as Lai’s envoy to the pope’ …

    Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    In Georgia? Here's how to stream or attend services honoring Pope Francis

    This is a developing story. Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. …

    Source: Georgia Public Broadcasting - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Embracing ‘peripheries,’ Pope Francis preached mercy, reconciliation

    Pope Francis kissed a baby as he rode the popemobile around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience Aug. 28, 2024. (Lola Gomez / CNS) By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who died April 21 at …

    Source: Hawaii Catholic Herald - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis

    Vatican City – Pope Francis’s funeral will be held in the Vatican on Saturday at 10am local time (8:00 GMT), with hundreds of thousands of guests and mourners expected to attend the late pontiff’s final ceremonies. US President Donald Trump and UN …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Taiwan president will not attend pope’s funeral

    Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, despite his foreign ministry saying earlier it was their “most important aim” in negotiations with the Vatican that he be there in person. The ministry announced on Wednesday …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Catholic faithful pay their respects to Pope Francis as lying in state begins – as it happened

    Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Closing summary … and on that note, it’s a wrap from me, Jakub Krupa, for today. Thousands of Catholic faithful lined up to pay their final tributes to Pope Francis, as his coffin …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    The mixed legacy of Francis, Jesuit Pope | Jimmy Sengenberger

    In 2008, as I prepared to enter my freshman year at Regis University, I met former Colorado U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer. When I mentioned I was headed to Regis, he half-joked that the Jesuits — the religious order behind the school — were the “hippies of the …

    Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Pope Francis: Similarities and differences with his predecessors

    Much of the coverage of Pope Francis' legacy on Monday (April 21) dwelt with the ways he differed from his predecessors, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.  It is natural to compare a pope to his predecessors and, in the long history of the …

    Source: National Catholic Reporter - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Ex-vice president named as Lai's envoy to Pope Francis' funeral

    Taipei, April 23 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has appointed former Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) as his envoy to attend Pope Francis' upcoming funeral, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement Wednesday. MOFA said …

    Source: Focus Taiwan - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Why Popes are buried in 3 coffins with bag of coins—and why Pope Francis ended it

    The death of a pope is always a moment of great significance, not just for Catholics but for the world.One of the most striking traditions that accompany a pope’s passing is the unique and elaborate burial process. For centuries, popes have been laid to …

    Source: Pulse - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    MATTERS ARISING: Could Besungu or Turkson make history as first African pope in 1,500 years?

    As the world mourns Pope Francis, the race to choose his successor begins behind closed doors. News of the pontiff’s death has cast a shadow over Rome and plunged 1.4 billion Catholics into nine days of mourning. While masses echo across continents and …

    Source: The Cable - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Who will the next pope be? Here are some top contenders

    The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the Catholic Church. As the faithful around the world mourn his passing, attention now turns to the next phase: the election of a new …

    Source: The Conversation - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 21, 2025

    Pope Francis was More Pius XII than John Paul II. That’s a Tragedy

    Pope Francis is dead, and the obituaries are rolling in. The Vatican praises his “life of service.” Others praised his advocacy for economic and social justice, and still others his embrace of the latest environmentalist causes. Many privately cheered his …

    Source: 19FortyFive - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Pope Francis Leaves Behind Legacy of Controversial Rapprochement With China

    Global tributes poured in following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, as world leaders and admirers of all faiths mourn a figure of peace in a time of growing conflict. However, as Italy’s Corriere della Sera bitterly noted, Chinese media largely …

    Source: China Digital Times (CDT) - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    President Lai pays respects at Taipei memorial for Pope Francis

    Taipei, April 23 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday paid his respects to Pope Francis in Taipei but did not respond to questions about whether he would attend the late pope's funeral at the Vatican later this week. Lai paid his respects to …

    Source: Focus Taiwan - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders to succeed Pope Francis

    Open this photo in gallery:Faithful queue to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects as Pope Francis lies in state, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025.Remo Casilli/Reuters They are known as the papabili, the cardinals – for they are always cardinals …

    Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral

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