Pope Francis elevates Indian priest Koovakad as cardinal
Saturday, 7 December 2024 In a historic event, 51-year-old Keralite priest George Jacob Koovakad became the first priest from India to be directly elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis. The ceremony, held at St. Peter's Basilica, saw Koovakad join five other Indian cardinals. Koovakad, who organizes the Pope's travels, was ordained in 2004 and began his diplomatic career in 2006.
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Controversial Cardinal Becciu won't join conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the proceedings after days of controversy.
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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 from chronic lung disease and recently had been hospitalized for 38 days due to respiratory issues that led to double pneumonia. On his HBO series, Oliver noted that Francis died "just a day after meeting with [Vice President] J.D. Vance."
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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 funeral in the Vatican.
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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 hundreds of thousands of mourners.
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Pope Francis' final journey concludes with a solemn and emotional ceremony. Watch the powerful moment as Holy Communion is distributed during the funeral mass, symbolizing the Last Supper and honoring the late pontiff's legacy. Emotional scenes unfold at St. Peter’s Basilica as mourners from around the world pay their last respects.
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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 Saturday.
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