14 h. ago Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

On the morning of Easter Monday, after his final public address the day prior, Pope Francis died at age 88, closing 12 years of leading the Catholic Church. He joins the phenomena of people “holding on” until after an anticipated date or event, such as the holidays or a birthday, before dying. It sometimes seems […] The post Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying appeared first on Interaksyon.

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33 h. ago How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy

When the late Pope Francis first stepped on to the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election 12 years ago, he remarked that he had been called almost from the “end of the world”. He was the first non-European pontiff since Gregory III, elected in AD731, who was of Syrian origin. And he was […] The post How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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37 h. ago More than half of Philippines’ 86 active bishops appointed by Pope Francis

More than half of the country’s 86 active Catholic bishops were appointed by Pope Francis during his 12-year pontificate. Since becoming pope in March 2013, Francis named 45 new bishops in the Philippines, three of whom were later elevated to archbishops. His first appointee was Bishop Narciso Abellana of Romblon in October 2013, just six […] The post More than half of Philippines’ 86 active bishops appointed by Pope Francis appeared first on Interaksyon.

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37 h. ago In a bastion of Catholicism, Filipinos mourn Pope Francis and wonder who comes next

In a bastion of Catholicism, Filipinos mourn Pope Francis and wonder who comes next  The Guardian

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53 h. ago Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis By Reuters

Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis By Reuters  Investing.com

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53 h. ago Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis

Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis  Reuters

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57 h. ago Pope Francis’ body placed in St Peter’s Basilica after solemn procession

Procession with cardinals and Latin chants Trump and dozens of other leaders to attend funeral on Saturday Conclave to pick successor is not expected to take place before May 6 VATICAN CITY — The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the […] The post Pope Francis’ body placed in St Peter’s Basilica after solemn procession appeared first on Interaksyon.

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59 h. ago Factbox: What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

VATICAN CITY — Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the Church’s 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. The date of the conclave will be announced sometime after his funeral on Saturday. Following are key facts about the conclave – one of the world’s oldest and most secretive electoral processes. Who […] The post Factbox: What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 d. ago Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome for upcoming conclave

Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome for upcoming conclave  Catholic News Agency

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2 d. ago Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome

Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome  Catholic News Agency

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3 d. ago How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.” Members of the College of Cardinals will cast their votes behind […] The post How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Creative tributes: Pinoy artists remember Pope Francis through their works

Filipino artists created works of art in memory of Pope Francis to honor the beloved supreme pontiff who passed away on Easter Monday. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on April 21 at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke, followed by a coma, and subsequent irreversible cardiovascular arrest. Prior to that, […] The post Creative tributes: Pinoy artists remember Pope Francis through their works appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago In moving tribute, Cardinal David sums up Pope Francis’ legacy

The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Monday called on the faithful to pray for the eternal repose of Pope Francis as well as carry forward the late pontiff’s call to become a “missionary synodal Church.” In his message on the passing of the pope, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, the bishop of Kalookan, […] The post In moving tribute, Cardinal David sums up Pope Francis’ legacy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope had cheered faithful with Easter appearance Francis spent weeks in hospital with double pneumonia Leaves ‘legacy of humanity, justice, human fraternity’ Suffered stroke, irreversible cardiac arrest World leaders from Putin to Trump honor Francis VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and […] The post Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago How did Pope Francis shape the Catholic Church in the Philippines?

How did Pope Francis shape the Catholic Church in the Philippines?  GMA Network

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4 d. ago Factbox: Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates

VATICAN CITY—  Predict who the next pope will be at your peril. An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinals that picks the pontiff. It cautions: “He who enters a conclave as a pope, leaves it as a cardinal”. RELATED: Factbox: What happens now, after […] The post Factbox: Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Factbox: Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates

VATICAN CITY (Updated April 22; 11:18 a.m.) —  Predict who the next pope will be at your peril. An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinals that picks the pontiff. It cautions: “He who enters a conclave as a pope, leaves it as a […] The post Factbox: Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Marcos: Philippines mourns with Catholic community over Pope Francis’ death

Marcos: Philippines mourns with Catholic community over Pope Francis’ death  Philstar.com

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4 d. ago ‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis

“One of the best popes we’ve ever had.” Filipinos paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his passing on Easter Monday, mourning the loss of the beloved head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican said that the supreme pontiff died in his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta on the morning […] The post ‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago After Pope Francis’ death, focus turns cardinals who will choose his successor

VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals will succeed him. READ: Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement | Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire Given the nature of cardinal appointments Francis made during his papacy, there […] The post After Pope Francis’ death, focus turns cardinals who will choose his successor appeared first on Interaksyon.

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