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Originating from Argentina, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, witnessed firsthand the destruction of the Amazon and the plight of South America’s poorest communities. His concern for justice for vulnerable communities and protection of the planet go hand in hand with his religious leadership.
Pope Francis has left behind clear instructions for his funeral.
US Vice President JD Vance got to meet with Pope Francis and briefly chat with him on Sunday at the papal residence for an exchange of pleasantries and gifts.
The world bids farewell to a pope who changed lives and reshaped the papacy with his unique vision of faith, charity, and hope, leaving behind an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.
Pope Francis has died at age 88 after - the passing of a pontiff. His death will trigger a meticulously planned sequence of rituals, honed over centuries, to guide the transition of power in the Vatican.
Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers on St. Peter's square in The Vatican, on April 6.
Pope Francis, aged 88, returns to the Vatican after a challenging five-week recovery from pneumonia, making a poignant appearance at his favourite basilica
The release of the photo by the Vatican was significant, as the Argentine pontiff has not been seen in public since being admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 for pneumonia.
Pope Francis marks 12 years as the leader of the Catholic Church, emerging from a month-long hospital stay with health concerns looming over his future.
A message on the X account of the 88-year-old pope, who has been in hospital for nearly three weeks with pneumonia, was posted to mark Ash Wednesday.
It was the first time the world has heard Francis's voice since the 88-year-old was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14.
The Argentine pontiff, head of the worldwide Catholic Church, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14, suffering several respiratory attacks.
Rome is always a city of contrasts, but in a Jubilee year and with an ailing Pope, it is even more so, according to a resident, who writes for us
Pope Francis has been hospitalised with pneumonia, in Rome. He "slept all night long" the Vatican said on March 4, after he suffered two breathing attacks on Monday, as the 88-year-old pontiff struggles to recover from pneumonia.
The passing of a pope sets in motion a series of centuries-old processes, including a nine-day mourning period, an elaborate burial, and the election of a new leader for the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, aged 88, has been hospitalised in Rome since February 14, experiencing severe respiratory issues.
"The pope is still resting," the Holy See said in its latest health update on the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis was hospitalised on February 14 with bronchitis but his condition deteriorated into double pneumonia.
Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital passed peacefully after a respiratory attack that sparked alarm.
Pope Francis's health remains critical after a respiratory attack, prompting prayers and concern from around the world as he battles double pneumonia.
The pontiff's condition has slightly improved, allowing doctors to incrementally lower the amount of medication he is taking.
Despite his health troubles, Pope Francis remains a very active pontiff, with a busy weekly schedule and regular overseas trips.
Pope Francis spends peaceful night in hospital as health concerns persist.
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By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible - and seeking to silence those who doubt his ability to fulfil his role.