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Vatican decides: American cardinal Robert Prevost elects as new Pope

The conclave consists of 133 cardinal electors, reaches to decision on second day of deliberations

Published 08 May, 2025 10:56pm

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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected

US President Donald Trump and his wife would fly to Rome for service

Published 22 Apr, 2025 04:29pm

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Pope returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital

88-year-old Pope makes first public appearance since February 14 hospitalisation

Published 23 Mar, 2025 11:30pm

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Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican says

Illness provokes unusual speculation among Catholic cardinals

Published 25 Feb, 2025 12:11am

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Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says

Pope has been in hospital since February 14

Published 23 Feb, 2025 08:19pm

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Pope, in hospital with pneumonia, is alert and able to eat, Vatican says

Francis has the onset of double pneumonia

Published 19 Feb, 2025 03:58pm

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Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis after struggling to speak

Vatican cancels pope's public meetings for next three days

Published 14 Feb, 2025 10:18pm

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Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling

It should in no way be confused with the sacrament of heterosexual marriage, it added.

Published 19 Dec, 2023 09:08am

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Former pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

Funeral is expected to be at the Vatican, presided over by Francis

Published 31 Dec, 2022 03:37pm