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A Farewell of Love and Legacy: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s Homily for Pope Francis
From the moment he chose the name Francis, inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, it was clear that his papacy would be marked by humility, simplicity, and a preferential love for the poor and marginalised. Under a sky filled with both sorrow and solemnity, Saint Peter’s Square bore witness today to the final farewell to Pope Francis. Thousands of mourners, dignitaries, and faithful filled the majestic space where Pope Francis himself had so often celebrated Mass,...
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Goodbye to the Pope Who Chose to See Us
"Somewhere in the midst of my hurt and disillusionment, Pope Francis arrived. A voice from within the very system that had long ignored people like us and he chose to see us." Written by Christine-Ann Deasey Today, as the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, I find myself reflecting not just on the leader he was, but on the father figure he became to so many of us who grew up feeling abandoned: by institutions, by society, sometimes even...
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Vatican Announces the Death of Pope Francis
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church." The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88. The Holy Father died peacefully at 7:35am (local time) at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within the Vatican. The news was formally delivered...
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Health Struggles and Resilience
Some journals have already begun publishing lists of potential papal successors in the event of Pope Francis' death. These lists include Gozitan Cardinal Mario Grech, ranked seventh in the New York Post’s classification. Pope Francis’ health has been a source of concern among many Catholics, particularly in the Vatican. On Tuesday evening, a Vatican spokesperson announced that the Pope is suffering from double pneumonia, an infection that has affected both of his lungs. As a...