Pope Francis

Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025

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Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death on 21 April 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first born or raised outside of Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.

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John Oliver Makes Joke About Pope Francis Dying a Day After Meeting J.D. Vance: "Relatable" \| THR News Video John Oliver opening up about the death of Pope Francis and connecting it to J.D. Vance. Francis died Monday at age 88 after a stroke put him into a coma and led to heart failure. He also had suffered.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:39Published 17 hours ago

Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

Conclave to elect successor to Pope Francis will start on 7 May, Vatican says Conclave to elect successor to Pope Francis will start on 7 May, Vatican says Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

Was Pope Francis really that progressive? Was Pope Francis really that progressive? Nicknamed the "Pope of the Poor," Pope Francis dedicated his pontificate to the most disadvantaged. However, analysts say there were very limited changes in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published 1 day ago

Thousands of faithful gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica Thousands of faithful gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica People lined up from the early hours of Sunday for a farewell to Pope Francis at his simple tomb in the Papal.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Estonian President Reveals SHOCKING Conversation with Trump on Ukraine \| Russia-Ukraine War \| U.S US President Donald Trump has pledged to remain engaged in the Ukraine peace process, according to Estonian President Alar Karis. During a conversation at Pope Francis' funeral, Trump told Karis that a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published 2 days ago

Up to 300,000 people bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin through historic Rome Up to 300,000 people bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin through historic Rome Up to 300,000 mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis laid to rest at a papal basilica in Rome Pope Francis laid to rest at a papal basilica in Rome Tens of thousands of people and more than 100 delegations have come together to pay respects to the late leader of the Catholic Church, who will.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis’ Funeral Sees Unexpected Trump-Macron Drama; Awkward Handshake Seconds Caught on Cam Unexpected tension unfolded at Pope Francis’ funeral as cameras caught a brief but noticeably awkward handshake between former U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published 3 days ago

Russia Takes FULL Control Of Kursk, "Neo-Nazi Forces Defeated" Putin Praises Military Forces Victory President Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s recapture of Kursk, the strategic border region Ukraine invaded last year. Praising his military units, Putin declared that all Ukrainian forces have been.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:19Published 3 days ago

Trump and Zelenskyy meet before Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican Trump and Zelenskyy meet before Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican Trump and Zelenskyy met privately in the Vatican before Pope Francis's funeral. Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to hold high-level.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis’ Funeral: Trump, Zelensky Keep Distance as Dean of College of Cardinals Pays Respect At Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square, political tensions subtly surfaced as former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were seated miles apart among.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:55Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis’ Coffin Carried Out of St. Peter’s Basilica\| Crowds Clap as Pontiff’s Funeral Begins Pope Francis’ funeral began with a powerful moment of emotion as his coffin was carried out of St. Peter’s Basilica into a sea of mourners in St. Peter’s Square. Tens of thousands, including.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 days ago

How To Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral LIVE \| What To Expect From Saturday’s Solemn Ceremony World leaders, faithful pilgrims, and millions of mourners will gather in Vatican City to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. local time at St. Peter’s Basilica,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis Funeral: Donald Trump & Melania Arrive at St Peter’s Square Just Moments After Zelensky In a striking moment of global symbolism, former U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrived at St. Peter’s Square just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as thousands.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 3 days ago

St. Peter’s Square Fills with Grief as World Bids Farewell to Pope Francis \| A Final Tribute Thousands of mourners, world leaders, and faithful from around the globe are gathering at St. Peter’s Square to pay their final respects to Pope Francis — the first Latin American pontiff and a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 3 days ago

Macron, Prince William Arrive At Vatican \| World Leaders Gather For Pope Francis’ Funeral Pope Francis’ Funeral: World leaders, faithful pilgrims, and millions of mourners will gather in Vatican City to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. local time at.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:55Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis' coffin sealed in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral Pope Francis' coffin sealed in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral As many as 200,000 people are in attendance at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis’ 3D Funeral Walkthrough: Final Rites At St Peter’s Square, Burial In Rome Basilica A stunning 3D videographic details Pope Francis’s funeral scheduled for April 26 at 0800 GMT. The event will begin in St Peter’s Square with an open-air mass attended by global dignitaries,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:02Published 3 days ago

Trump & Biden Seated Side-by-Side at Pope Francis’s Funeral? Awkward Tension and Cold Stares in Rome In what’s shaping up to be a historic and emotionally charged farewell to Pope Francis, world leaders are gathering in Vatican City — and the spotlight is on former U.S. Presidents Donald Trump and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:32Published 3 days ago

The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral, from anti-drone bazookas to Eurofighters The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral, from anti-drone bazookas to Eurofighters With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 3 days ago

Pope’s Funeral: Trump, Melania Lands in Rome for Pope Francis' Funeral Amid Seating Row Speculation Donald Trump and Melania arrived in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ historic funeral, joining dozens of world leaders in Vatican City. As final tributes poured in, questions over seating arrangements.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 4 days ago

How Will the Next Pope Be Elected? Papal Conclave 2025 \| Pope Francis’ Funeral \| Vatican \| WATCH As the world mourns Pope Francis, attention now turns to Vatican City's ancient traditions. The black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney will once again guide millions awaiting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 4 days ago

Pope’s Funeral: Trump to Get ‘Humiliating’ Third-Row Seats at Funeral as Royals Take Front Row U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump are set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral but will reportedly be seated in the third row—behind Catholic and non-Catholic royalty. The UK Telegraph.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published 4 days ago

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Date set for conclave to decide next pope - here's how the secretive process works The conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor will begin on 7 May, the Vatican has announced. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
'His legacy outlasts him': Pilgrims travel to Pope Francis's tomb to remember the late pontiff Anna and Irene have already been queuing for an hour or so, and they know they have a long wait still to come. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
Pictures of Pope Francis's tomb released as public now allowed to visit People have been allowed to view Pope Francis's tomb after he was laid to rest there on Saturday. Sky News - Published 2 days ago

Donald Trump Catches Flak Online For Wearing Blue Suit to Pope's Funeral President Donald Trump drew a a ton of eyes at Pope Francis' funeral Saturday ... and, not totally for the right reasons -- 'cause he wore a bright blue suit to the event, and it outraged a large.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
What Sky News correspondents witnessed at the Pope's funeral Hundreds of thousands of Catholics descended on Vatican City for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Celtic win Scottish title after Pope tribute and ticket price protest Celtic have won the Scottish Premiership for the fourth year in a row after beating Dundee United 5-0 as their fans protested against the cost of match tickets and a tribute was made to Pope Francis on.. Sky News - Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis Laid To Rest, President Trump & Melania Attend Funeral Pope Francis made it to his final resting place ... and President Trump and Melania watched in person, attending the late pontiff's funeral in Rome from the front row. Francis -- who publicly opposed.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
Tens of thousands gather to say farewell to Pope Francis Tens of thousands of people have packed St Peter's Square as the funeral of Pope Francis begins. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
World leaders arrive for Pope's funeral as 250,000 mourners pay final respects World leaders including Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron have arrived in Rome ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Guns and grins: The 'unprecedented' security operation for Pope Francis's funeral As the line of mourners moves slowly along behind him, Ciriaco Sarnelli peers at me from beneath the immaculate brim of his cap. Sky News - Published 4 days ago

Full order of service for Pope's funeral The full order of service for the funeral of Pope Francis has been released by the Vatican. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Rain, kisses and lifting a football curse: When Pope Francis came to Knock It was a dank miserable day when the Aer Lingus flight - callsign Shepherd 1 - splashed down at Ireland West Airport in Knock, Co Mayo. Pretty typical for August in these parts, they say. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Death of football-loving Pope comes as president of club he supported faces corruption claims For Pope Francis, there was faith - and football. And concerns about corruption tainting the joy and purity of sport. Sky News - Published 5 days ago	What it was like seeing the open coffin of Pope Francis How to describe the moment when you see the open coffin of Pope Francis? Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Trisha Paytas Declares Her Unborn Child Is Not the Reincarnated Pope Trisha Paytas is confused AF -- she says she has no clue why folks think her unborn kid is the reincarnated Pope Francis, who just died Monday. FYI, folks thought her first kid, Malibu, was Queen.. TMZ.com - Published 6 days ago	In pictures: Prayers and tears as body of Pope Francis moved to St Peter's Basilica The Vatican has opened St Peter's Basilica to the general public so people can pay their final respects to Pope Francis. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Tens of thousands to see Pope lying in state Mourners will be able to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday, ahead of his funeral this weekend. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Pope Francis' Last Words Revealed Pope Francis' final hours alive are being detailed by the Vatican ... including his last words, which were directed at his nurse and caregiver. The Vatican says Francis, who died Monday morning, was.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Pope's final moments reveal how quickly he deteriorated before death Pope Francis died little more than half an hour after being taken ill, Vatican sources have told Sky News. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Vatican Releases Images of The Late Pope Francis in Open Coffin The Vatican has released stunning images of Pope Francis lying in an open casket and wearing a red robe with the papal mitre -- a ceremonial headdress for bishops. Check out the series of photos ..... TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Leo DiCaprio Praises Late Pope Francis, Remembers 2016 Meeting Leonardo DiCaprio was a big fan of the late Pope Francis — praising his work on environmental issues and recalling a story about their 2016 meeting. The iconic actor took to Instagram on Monday and.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago	What are the chances of a British Pope? These are the UK cardinals going to Rome With the death of Pope Francis, cardinals from around the world will soon gather in the Vatican to choose a new pontiff. Francis, of course, hailed from Argentina - but could the next pope be British? Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Details of Pope's funeral announced The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday morning, the Vatican has announced. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right - and wrong - about choosing a new pope It is rare for art to imitate life quite so literally as Conclave does in the wake of the death of Pope Francis. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Pope Francis Autographed Baseball Could Fetch $15K at Auction After Death A baseball autographed by Pope Francis is being auctioned off to the highest bidder in the wake of his death ... and it could end up selling for over five figures. The late pontiff signed a baseball.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago	Pope Francis phoned Gaza's only Catholic church 'every day' - as priest reveals details of last call Christians from Gaza's only Catholic church have paid tribute to Pope Francis who called them "every day" during the Israel-Hamas war. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Pope's final testament released as he outlines burial wishes - read in full A "simple" tomb "in the ground" bearing only the inscription "Franciscus" is among the Pope's wishes for his burial, according to a final testament released by the Vatican. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	President Trump Remembers Pope Francis as Good Man Who Loved the World President Trump is remembering Pope Francis with some kind words ... and POTUS is making sure the late Pope's death is recognized across the country. Trump just spoke at the White House Easter Egg Roll.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Pope Francis died from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says Pope Francis died from a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	What's the legacy of Pope Francis? 👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Who is the Irish-born American cardinal who announced Pope Francis' death? The Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning came from Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Celebrities React to Pope Francis' Death Pope Francis is being mourned by celebrities across the globe, after he died on Easter Monday. Whoopi Goldberg shared a photo of herself smiling during a conversation with the Pope, along with a.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
JD Vance was One of the Last People to See Pope Francis Alive, Video Shows JD Vance was one of the last people who saw Pope Francis alive, meeting with the pontiff on Easter Sunday at the Vatican in Rome before his death. President Trump's VP briefly interacted with Francis.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago	Who could be the next pope? As cardinals prepare to gather for the papal conclave, the process by which a new pontiff is elected, Sky News takes a look at who could replace Pope Francis. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
The Pope has died - what happens next? The death of Pope Francis sets off a chain of events, from the breaking of his signet ring and his funeral to the secretive conclave election of his successor. Sky News - Published 1 week ago