74 m. ago Who could be the next Pope? Here's 15 potential successors to Pope Francis

The first Asian pope or first black pontiff in centuries are among likely contenders.

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2 h. ago Cardinals to meet to discuss Pope Francis' funeral and transfer of body to St Peter’s Basilica

Francis died yesterday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

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2 h. ago Cardinals meeting discuss Pope Francis' funeral and transfer of body to St Peter’s Basilica

Francis died yesterday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

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2 h. ago ‘Pope Francis did more for LGBTQ+ people than any Pope in history,’ says prominent US priest

Father James Martin said Pope Francis ‘changed the conversation entirely’ around LGBTQ+ Catholics without changing Church teaching.

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3 h. ago The Church after the Pope: What shape will Catholicism now take after the death of Francis?

Michael Kelly looks at what happens now within The Catholic Church now that it has lost Pope Francis.

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3 h. ago Next Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)

Michael Kelly looks at what happens now within The Catholic Church now that it has lost Pope Francis.

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12 h. ago Pope Francis remembered as a leader who ‘knew how to give hope’

Pontiff’s funeral could take place as early as Friday, with Vatican authorities expected to confirm details on Tuesday

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12 h. ago The Irish Times view on Pope Francis: when style is substance

To his great credit, he spoke out repeatedly and strongly for the underprivileged – migrants, those suffering in wars and the poor

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12 h. ago ‘He was a beacon... he was always for the poor’: People of NI remember ‘compassionate’ Pope Francis

‘He was a beacon... he was always for the poor’: People of NI remember ‘compassionate’ Pope Francis  Belfast Telegraph

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12 h. ago Pope Francis: Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

Pope Francis: Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?  Belfast News Letter

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12 h. ago 'Conclave of comedians': When Pope Francis met Father Dougal

At the event, Pope Francis lauded the comedians for how they ‘denounce abuses of power’.

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13 h. ago As it happened: Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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13 h. ago Ireland mourns Pope Francis as funeral arrangements begin in Rome

Ireland mourns Pope Francis as funeral arrangements begin in Rome  The Irish Post

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13 h. ago Live: Pope Francis died of a stroke and ‘irreversible heart failure,’ the Vatican has said

World leaders are paying tribute with the Taoiseach saying Francis’s papacy was marked by a commitment to ‘compassion, peace, and human dignity’

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13 h. ago Pope Francis ‘a voice for humanity and justice’, says President Higgins

Late pontiff advocated on behalf of the poor, marginalised and those affected by war and conflict – Taoiseach

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14 h. ago Pope Francis dies aged 88: NI leaders pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’ as Vatican confirms cause of death

Pope Francis dies aged 88: NI leaders pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’ as Vatican confirms cause of death  Belfast Telegraph

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14 h. ago Pope Francis dies of stroke, confirms Vatican doctor, nine days of mourning begin and Dublin

Pope Francis dies of stroke, confirms Vatican doctor, nine days of mourning begin and Dublin-born cardinal with a key role  The Irish Independent

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15 h. ago LIVE: Pilgrims pack St Peter's Square for prayer service honouring Pope Francis

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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15 h. ago LIVE: Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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15 h. ago Pope Francis had nightly Whatsapp calls with Catholics in Gaza since start of Israeli invasion

‘The terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation,’ said Francis in his final public remarks.

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