9 h. ago UK theologian tells of shock and sadness in Rome after Pope’s death

Professor Anna Rowlands happened to be in the Italian capital for Easter.

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10 h. ago Pope Francis latest: Vatican announces cause of death while tributes pour in from around the world

King Charles says he and Queen ‘deeply saddened’ by Pope Francis’ death

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12 h. ago Pope Francis latest: Global tributes pour in after head of Catholic church dies

King Charles says he and Queen ‘deeply saddened’ by Pope Francis’ death

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13 h. ago William and Kate's incognito Easter: Couple attend service in Sandringham with Carole and Michael Middleton, Charlotte, George and Louis

The royal couple, along with Kate's parents and Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte , nine and Prince Louis , six enjoyed a service at the Royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

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15 h. ago Death of Pope Francis leaves ‘deep sadness’ in Scotland as leaders pay tribute

The Pope died at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

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15 h. ago Pope Francis latest: Tributes paid after head of Catholic church dies aged 88

King Charles says he and Queen ‘deeply saddened’ by Pope Francis’ death

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17 h. ago Pope Francis ‘was always on the side of the poor’, says Swinney

The First Minister expressed his sadness following Pope Francis’ death.

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17 h. ago Princess Madeleine of Sweden sparks comparisons to Meghan Markle as she opens up about launching her own business while in the royal family

The Swedish royal, 42, who is the youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia , revealed last month she was launching a natural skincare line called MinLen.

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17 h. ago King and Queen pay tribute to Pope Francis just days after special meeting

King Charles and Queen Camilla's historic state visit to the Vatican was cancelled earlier this month as the Pope's health deteriorated, but they were able to visit privately.

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18 h. ago King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.

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18 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for 'breaking news' as hosts announce sad death

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson interrupted the show to share some important breaking news with viewers in regard to the death of Pope Francis

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18 h. ago Pope Francis' lying in state plans: How pontiff's body will be dressed and where his coffin will be held for tens of thousands of Catholics to pay their respects

Pope Francis's body is set to be moved into St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican later this week, where he will lie in state for three days before his funeral.

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18 h. ago How death of Pope Francis could halt royal plans as King Charles and Queen Camilla reflect on recent private visit

As King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis today, they will reflect on their recent private visit.

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18 h. ago What happened inside King Charles and Queen Camilla's 'significant and special' last minute meeting with Pope Francis

Charles and Camilla held their final meeting with Pope Francis less than two weeks ago. The Pope and the King are believed to have wished each other well following recent bouts of ill-health.

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18 h. ago Bishop of Galloway expresses 'great sadness' at death of Pope Francis

Bishop Frank Dougan described the late pontiff as a "true, faithful and loving shepherd of the flock".

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19 h. ago King Charles pays tribute to Pope Francis after sharing 'significant' moment days earlier

The Royal Family has shared a heartfelt message of condolence after Pope Francis' death at the age of 88. King Charles and Queen Camilla were moved by their meeting with the Pope just weeks ago

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19 h. ago Princess Isabella of Denmark stuns in first official gala portraits to mark her 18th birthday

The eldest daughter of Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark posed for the photographs at Knight's Hall of Frederick VIII's Palace in Amalienborg.

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19 h. ago King and Queen had ‘significant and special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks

Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute and took place on their 20th wedding anniversary on April 9.

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20 h. ago John Swinney says he feels 'deep sadness' at Pope Francis' death

The First Minister said the late pontiff had been "a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society."

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22 h. ago The heartwarming bond between Queen Elizabeth II and her grandfather George V

Princess Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair to the then-Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.

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