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What happens next in the Vatican?

'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.

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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 1936-2025

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.

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Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across Europe

Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.

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Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday

The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.

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Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' in meeting with JD Vance

The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm over the Trump's administration's crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid while insisting on peaceful resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

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Antoni Gaudí, 'God's architect', to be beatified towards sainthood

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

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Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St Peter's Square for Palm Sunday

Pope Francis made another surprise visit to St Peter's Square at the end of the Palm Sunday Mass, one day after making an unannounced visit to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

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A still recovering pope makes surprise visit to Santa Maria Maggiore

On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.

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Why French women are striking for equality within the Catholic Church

To highlight the importance of women's role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent.

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UK royals attend state dinner hosted by Italian President

The event coincided with the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary and came as part of the UK monarch's four-day state visit to Italy.

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Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter's Square

The pontiff made a surprise appearance at a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health care workers, his first at the Vatican since being released from hospital two weeks ago.

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Pope’s release from hospital celebrated with 'Hallelujah' gelato

Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat.

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Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment

A weak and frail Pope Francis has left the hospital and has gone home to the Vatican after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia.

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Pope Francis set to be released on Sunday after five weeks in hospital

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, medical director at Gemelli, stated on Saturday that Pope Francis will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues his recovery at the Vatican.

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Vatican releases photo of Pope Francis at Mass in hospital

The Vatican released the first photo of Pope Francis in a month, showing him in a wheelchair at a hospital chapel. Doctors report his condition is improving.

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Children pray for Pope Francis' recovery as he remains in hospital

Pope Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff shows gradual improvement but still requires hospitalisation.

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Vatican doomsday prophecy resurfaces amid Pope Francis’ illness

According to a 900-year-old book in the Vatican, 'Judgement Day' may be upon us soon, and Pope Francis might be the last leader of the Church.

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Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital with health improving

The latest medical bulletins from the Vatican on the 88-year-old's condition have said he is improving and is no longer in immediate danger of death.

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Pope has a restful night after prognosis upgraded, medics say

On Tuesday, doctors announced Pope Francis was no longer in immediate danger as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers in hospital from double pneumonia.

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Pope continues to recover from pneumonia after three weeks in hospital

Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican machinery and Holy Year celebrations marched on without him.