The death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, (Monday) has triggered a centuries-old ritual: A papal conclave — where cardinals from around the world gather in the Vatican to choose the next ...

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 today. The head of the Catholic church died after a battle with pneumonia. Around the world, the passing of the Pope has brought Catholics into mourning.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Bells tolled in churches in his native Argentina as news spread around the world after the announcement that Pope Francis had died at age 88. He was the first ...

which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis during day three of their State visit to The Republic of Italy on April 9, 2025 in Vatican City.

People start to gather at St Peter's square following the death of Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for ...

Francis also made a surprise ride in the square in his popemobile, drawing wild cheers and applause. Beforehand, he met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. This is a photo gallery curated ...

World leaders remembered Pope Francis as “a beacon of compassion”, reacting with sadness after the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics died on Monday. Britain’s King Charles said ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed their joy in being able to visit Pope Francis earlier this month. "We send our most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Church he served," wrote ...

Maria Teresa Delgado holds a portrait of the late Pope Francis during Mass at the Basílica de San José de Flores, where he worshipped as a youth, following the Vatican's announcement of his ...

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In a post on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Sweeney showed off a gallery of photos of her new puppy, whom she said she's had for two weeks. "introducing sully bear. so far in our two weeks ...