Vatican

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  Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

  Apr 26, 2025

  Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects.

  
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  The celebration of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday

  Apr 26, 2025

  The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10:00 AM (4:00 pm Malaysian time) on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square. It will be presided over by Cardinal Re and will conclude with the transfer of the coffin to Saint Mary Major, where the burial will take place.

  
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  The Footprints of Pope Francis

  Apr 26, 2025

  The US-based Jewish writer Jonathan Safran Foer reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, who "reminded us of what we continually forget: goodness is not an idea but a practice."

  
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  Christ is Risen!

  Apr 25, 2025

  On Easter Sunday (April 20), Pope Francis addressed a world in crisis with a message of peace and urgency. From St Peter’s Basilica, the 88-year-old pontiff delivered his Urbi et Orbi blessing, calling for an end to war, hunger, and division.

  
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  Vatican updates Norms on Mass Intentions and Stipends

  Apr 25, 2025

  The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has released a new decree updating norms on Mass intentions and stipends, approved by Pope Francis on Palm Sunday (April 13). The new rules took effect on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

  
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  Pope Francis reforms ‘school of nuncios’

  Apr 25, 2025

  In a chirograph signed in late March, Pope Francis decreed a change of status for the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, the three-century-old institution that trains the diplomats of the Holy See.

  
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  Vatican dissolves Sodality of Christian Life

  Apr 25, 2025

  The Vatican has formally dissolved the Sodality of Christian Life (SCV) and all institutions founded by Luis Fernando Figari, following a papal investigation into abuse.

  
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  A shared resurrection and a common hope

  Apr 25, 2025

  This year’s Easter celebration marked a rare and powerful moment in Christian history — as East and West came together to proclaim the Resurrection of Christ on the same day.

  
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  US vice president meets Pope Francis, Vatican officials

  Apr 25, 2025

  On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis held a brief private meeting with US vice-president J.D. Vance at the Casa Santa Marta.

  
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  Cardinals hold third General Congregation, begin conversation about Church

  Apr 25, 2025

  The 113 Cardinals present in Rome hold their third General Congregation on Thursday morning, and announce who will deliver the two pre-conclave meditations.