First images of Pope Francis released following his death
First images of Pope Francis released following his death
The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and wearing his bishop’s mitre.
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As news of Pope Francis’ death at the age of 88 spread around the world, the iconic bells of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris tolled 88 times in a powerful tribute to the late pontiff. Tourists and locals alike gathered in solemn reflection on Easter Monday, expressing shock, grief, and admiration for a pope remembered for his humility and humanity.
In this emotional report, hear from visitors moved to tears outside the cathedral — including a Canadian tourist who called him "so human," and an Argentinian traveler still in disbelief. Watch exclusive visuals of candle-lit crowds, breaking news alerts being read on phones, and voices reflecting on the legacy of a pope who changed the Catholic Church.
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The Vatican has released the first solemn images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside his private chapel. Dressed in red vestments with a rosary in hand and a bishop’s mitre crowning his head, the 88-year-old pontiff rests in a wooden casket as Cardinal Pietro Parolin prays by his side. Francis passed away Monday night from a severe Stroke and heart failure. His funeral will be held Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica. As Catholics mourn, Cardinal Kevin Farrell temporarily leads the Church during this time of sede vacante.
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In a surprising statement, Hamas mourned Pope Francis’ passing and praised his firm stand on Gaza. The group lauded the late Pope for promoting interfaith dialogue and opposing genocide, racism, and war crimes—especially his vocal support for Palestinians during the war in Gaza. Hamas acknowledged Pope Francis’ nightly phone calls to Christians in Gaza and his repeated calls for a ceasefire. The statement emphasized joint efforts among faith communities to resist injustice, colonialism, and war, recognizing the Pope as a rare and powerful moral voice in a time of global conflict.
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After days of silence and swirling speculation, the Vatican has officially revealed the cause of Pope Francis' death. According to his death certificate, the 88-year-old pontiff died from astroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure. His passing comes just one day after his final public appearance on Easter Sunday — a moment now seen by many as a silent farewell. Was it simply the natural end of a long battle with illness, or is there more behind the Vatican’s carefully worded statement? This video breaks down what we know, what the Vatican confirmed, and what still remains unanswered.
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Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says
The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.
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