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Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore where the pope will be interred following his funeral. Credit: Wikipedia

Migrants and the poor to join world leaders at Pope Francis’s funeral

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Migrants, refugees and a group of the poor will take part in the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Saturday.

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Names of papal candidates emerge

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Speculation over potential successors to Pope Francis has intensified following recent concerns over his health. Media have been circulating the names of possible papal candidates, known as papabile,especially as the geography of the College of Cardinal Electors has shifted significantly under Francis’s 12-year papacy.

The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday 26 April. The Vatican released images of the pope in an open coffin in the chapel of Santa Marta. Credit; Reuters

Funeral for Pope Francis to take place on Saturday

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The funeral of Pope Francis will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 26 April, on the parvis of St Peter’s Basilica, the Office for Liturgical Celebrations announced today.

World leaders pay tributes to Pope Francis

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tributes from across the globe have poured in following the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Political leaders and public figures have honoured the late Pope’s legacy of compassion, humility, and commitment to peace and justice.