Pope Death

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  Pope Francis Condemns "Terrible Increase In Attacks Against Jews" Worldwide

  Pope Francis on Saturday condemned the "terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world" and the rise in anti-Semitism since the war in Gaza erupted on October 7.

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  Christmas Of "Pain" For Israelis, Palestinians: Pope Francis As War Rages

  Israelis and Palestinians face "pain and mourning" over the Christmas period as the war in the Gaza Strip rages on, Pope Francis said on Tuesday, calling for prayers and "tangible aid" for the devastated enclave.

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  Pope Francis Condemns "Brutal Attack" On Ugandan School That Killed 41

  Pope Francis on Sunday condemned this week's "brutal attack" on a Ugandan school where 41 mostly student victims were hacked, shot and burned to death and others went missing.

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  Pope Francis Faces "Civil War" In Vatican After Predecessor Benedict Dies

  From his reforms to his foreign relations, criticism of Pope Francis has intensified since the death of his predecessor Benedict XVI

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  Insomnia "Main Reason" Why Pope Benedict Resigned In 2013: Report

  Recently deceased ex-pope Benedict described years of persistent sleeping troubles as the "main reason" behind his shock decision to step down in 2013, according to a German media report Friday.

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  Pope Benedict Dies At The Age Of 95: 5 Points On His Papacy

  Pope Benedict the Sixteenth died Saturday at the age of 95, the Vatican announced, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.

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  Former Pope Benedict XVI's Mixed Legacy On Child Sex Abuse

  Benedict XVI was the first pope to confront the scourge of clerical sex abuse in the Catholic church, but only after a career in which he himself was accused of covering it up.

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  Video: Journalist Wrongly Announces Pope's Death In Live TV Blunder

  ITV News announced the death of the Pope while the head of the Roman Catholic Church is very much alive

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  Pope Francis Names 13 New Cardinals, Putting His Stamp On Church's Future

  Pope Francis, leaving his mark on the Roman Catholic Church into the future, named 13 cardinals from eight countries on Sunday, including nine who are eligible to enter a conclave to elect his successor after his death or resignation.

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  "Black Hole Of Destruction And Death": Pope Francis On Hiroshima Bombing

  Pope Francis Sunday described the use of nuclear bombs as "a crime", as he took his appeal for an end to atomic weapons to Hiroshima in an emotional meeting with survivors.

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  Pope Vows No More Cover Ups In Letter To All Catholics On Sexual Abuse

  Pope Francis, facing simultaneous clergy sexual abuse crises in several countries, on Monday wrote an unprecedented letter to all the world's Catholics asking each of them to help uproot "this culture of death".

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  At Sunday Prayer In Vatican, Pope Asks Help For Flood-Affected Kerala

  Pope Francis on Sunday called for solidarity and help from the international community for people affected by flooding in Kerala which has caused widespread death and destruction.

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  "Pray For His Quick Departure": Priest Censured For Pope Death Wish

  A Polish archbishop on Saturday denounced a conservative priest from the devout Catholic country who last month wished Pope Francis a speedy death if he did not open himself up to wisdom.

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  'I'm Not Afraid': What Stephen Hawking Said About God, His Atheism And His Own Death

  British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking schmoozed with popes during his lifetime, even though he was an avowed atheist. The famous scientist,who died Wednesday in England at 76, was often asked to explain his views on faith and God. During interviews, he explained his belief that there was no need for a creator.

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  Former Pope Benedict Says He Is Ready For Final "Pilgrimage"

  Pope emeritus Benedict XVI hinted Wednesday that he is nearing death and is ready for his final "pilgrimage" at the age of 90.