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Pope Francis dies aged 88, the Vatican announces

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff made his final public appearance yesterday, where he briefly greeted crowds in St Peter’s Square to mark Easter Sunday. In a statement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said: "At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.” His death comes after a recent hospitalisation for bronchitis treatment, where he suffered from pneumonia in both lungs. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti in St Peter’s Square

Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti in St Peter’s Square The rosary ended with a long round of applause followed by people chanting “long live Pope Francis”. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/21/rosary-prayer-for-late-pope-francis-led-by-cardinal-mauro-gambetti-in-st-peters-square Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Putin Praises Pope Francis After His Death, Despite Past War Clashes | Calls Him ‘A Great Man’

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered heartfelt condolences after the death of Pope Francis, calling him “a great man” and praising his efforts to build bridges with the Orthodox Church. Despite tensions over the Ukraine war and past criticisms—like the Pope warning Patriarch Kirill not to become “Putin’s altar boy”—Putin acknowledged Francis’ role in fostering dialogue and peace. The two leaders met three times and shared a complex relationship shaped by faith and geopolitics. The Russian Orthodox Church will send a high-ranking delegation to the funeral. #PopeFrancis #Putin #RussiaVatican #OrthodoxChurch #UkraineWar #CatholicChurch #ReligiousDiplomacy #VaticanNews #PutinStatement #PopeDeath #FuneralNews #GlobalPolitics #PopeLegacy #ChurchAndState #PatriarchKirill #ChristianUnity #PopePutin #FaithAndWar #PopeFrancisQuotes #PopeFrancisDeath #RussiaNews Also Read Putin Declares 'Easter Truce' In Russia-Ukraine War Amid US Proposal, Ceasefire To Stay Till Sunday Midnight :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-declares-easter-truce-in-russia-ukraine-war-amid-us-proposal-to-stay-untill-sunday-midnight-4128473.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Blames Putin & Zelenskyy as He Seeks to End Ukraine War :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-blames-putin-zelenskyy-as-he-seeks-to-end-ukraine-war-4109951.html?ref=DMDesc Trump, Putin Speak For More Than Hour As US Seeks Russian Sign-Off On Plan To End Ukraine War :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-putin-speak-for-more-than-hour-as-us-seeks-russian-sign-off-on-plan-to-end-ukraine-war-4098479.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.410~

Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversable heart failure, says Vatican

Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversable heart failure, says Vatican Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-died-of-stroke-and-subsequent-heart-failure-says-vatican Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning

Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/21/pope-francis-dies-world-reacts-vatican-prepares-for-conclave Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages