Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling his death "deeply saddening" and a moment of heartbreak for the Catholic community. Swinney praised the Pope’s commitment to peace, justice and leadership on global issues including Gaza and Ukraine. Report by...
"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father," announces Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a spokesperson for the Vatican. "His entire life was dedicated to the service..
Pope Francis has passed away at 88, and soon, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City for one of the most sacred and secretive traditions in the Catholic Church — the election of a new..
Catholics in Hong Kong, Kinshasa, Jerusalem, Buenos Aires and Madrid react to the news that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. "He was a refreshing voice in our church, even in his sickness," says..
President Donald Trump joined world leaders in offering his own brief tribute to Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, and those in the church “who loved... Mediaite Also reported by •BBC Local News •Christian Post •IndiaTimes
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Members of the public and church leaders express "sadness" after the death of Pope Francis.
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