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Pope Francis' Vatican 'Family' Pay Tearful Respects
- Apr 22, 2025 23:29 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
In the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed Tuesday with tears in her eyes before the pontiff's wooden coffin.
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"Topic Is So Complex": Kremlin Warns Against Rushing Ukraine Talks
- Apr 22, 2025 18:21 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Kremlin on Tuesday warned against rushing Ukraine peace talks, pushing back on US President Donald Trump's hopes for a speedy deal the day before Ukraine's allies are set to meet in London.
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Pope Francis' Death: What We Know So Far
- Apr 22, 2025 16:22 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Pope Francis died of a stroke on Monday at the Vatican aged 88.His funeral is to be held Saturday in the presence of worshippers and dignitaries before a conclave of cardinals is convened to elect a successor.
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"Carried Friendly Exchanges": China Condoles Death Of Pope Francis
- Apr 22, 2025 14:41 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Vatican on Monday announced the death of the 88-year-old pontiff, who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis Funeral To Be Held On April 26 At Vatican, Huge Crowd Expected
- Apr 22, 2025 14:40 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia.
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Pope, Exhausted And Weak, Pulled Off A Surprise On His Last Outing
- Apr 22, 2025 13:33 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Pope Francis looked visibly drained when he drove around St Peter's Square in his popemobile on Easter Sunday, cheered by a rapt crowd in what became his final public appearance.
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Pope Francis Death: When The Papacy Was Shifted From Vatican To France
- Apr 22, 2025 10:16 am IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Pope Francis never liked grand titles. He called himself the Bishop of Rome, not the ruler of Vatican City. He carried his own bag, wore simple shoes and asked for prayers more often than he gave blessings
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3-Year Conclave: When Romans Locked In Cardinals Amid Delay In Electing Pope
- Apr 22, 2025 09:14 am IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
After Pope Clement IV's death in 1268, the papal election stalled for nearly three years as cardinals, divided by French and Italian loyalties, failed to choose a successor.
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Pope Francis Died Of Stroke And Subsequent Heart Failure, Says Vatican
- Apr 21, 2025 23:46 pm IST
- Associated Press
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History's first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change.
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List Of 15 Potential Candidates Who Could Be The Successor To Pope Francis
- Apr 21, 2025 23:21 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region.
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Despite Doctor's Advice To Rest, Pope Francis Kept Working Right To The End
- Apr 21, 2025 21:57 pm IST
- Reuters
After spending more than five weeks in hospital for a bout of double pneumonia, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics kept working right to the end.
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All You Need To Know About The Vatican: World's Smallest State
- Apr 21, 2025 19:59 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem in Latin and supreme leader -- the pope.
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All About Possible Candidates Who Might Succeed Pope Francis
- Apr 21, 2025 18:28 pm IST
- Reuters
An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinals that picks the pontiff.
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Pope Francis Set A Number Of Records - A Look At His Legacy In Stats
- Apr 21, 2025 18:09 pm IST
- Edited by: Abhishek Chakraborty
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Pope Francis, who died today at the age of 88, was known as the "People's Pope". He was the first from Latin America to rise to the papacy.
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Vatican Postpones Sainthood For "God's Influencer" After Pope's Death
- Apr 21, 2025 17:31 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Sunday's scheduled canonisation of the Catholic Church's first millennial saint has been postponed to a later date after the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican said on Monday.
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Eiffel Tower To Go Dark On Monday Night In Memory Of Pope Francis
- Apr 21, 2025 17:13 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Eiffel Tower's landmark illuminations will be switched off on Monday night in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
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Spain To Observe 3 Days Of Mourning For Pope Francis
- Apr 21, 2025 16:44 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Spain will observe three days of mourning to honour Pope Francis after the Argentine pontiff's death on Monday aged 88, Justice Minister Felix Bolanos said in a televised address.