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The Pope of Mercy

Apr 22, 2025

Vatican News Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the late Pope Francis' insistence on mercy, which became an underlying theme of his 12-year-long pontificate.
General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican

Apr 22, 2025

The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals takes place in the Vatican, marking the beginning of a period of prayer, reflection, and preparation following the death of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis: Death is not end of everything, but a new beginning

Apr 22, 2025

Vatican News publish the preface that the late Pope Francis wrote on February 7 for the book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola, Archbishop Emeritus of Milan, titled “Awaiting a New Beginning. Reflections on Old Age.” The volume, published by the Vatican Publishing House (LEV), will be available in bookstores starting Thursday, April 24.
Vatican postpones Carlo Acutis canonization following Pope Francis’ death

Apr 22, 2025

The Vatican announced April 21, Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis.
In final testament, pope asks for simple burial

Apr 22, 2025

'I offer my suffering for world peace and brotherhood,' Pope Francis writes in his final testament
The Pope of the People: Francis, a shepherd with the smell of the sheep

Apr 22, 2025

Among his many duties and decisions, the late Pope Francis clearly enjoyed the company of other people, drawing energy from them and returning their affection with a word of encouragement or sometimes with just a caring smile.
Pope's death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse

Apr 22, 2025

The Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, releases the official medical report on the death of Pope Francis, which was confirmed through electrocardiographic thanatography.
Pope Francis the pilgrim: Taking the Lord’s closeness to every corner of earth

Apr 22, 2025

In the 12 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis visited 68 countries giving life to a tireless mission to take the Word of God and the comfort of His love to the whole human family.
Pope Francis' spiritual testament

Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis' spiritual testament, dated June 29 2022, has been published, giving indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
Faith foes: Pope Francis's fight with the Catholic right

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis challenged tradition to open the Church to today’s world, sparking fierce backlash from conservatives over reform, inclusion, and authority