9 d. ago China ‘elects’ two bishops despite Pope Francis's death, defying Vatican agreement

The Vatican is unable to ratify any bishop appointments following Pope Francis’s death, as only the pope has the ability to do this.

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1 week ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death.

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2 w. ago How accurate is Conclave? What does the film get right, and wrong?

Pope Francis' death has drawn renewed attention to the recently released film Conclave

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2 w. ago Live: Pope Francis called for people to 'build bridges, not walls', funeral hears

World leaders and royalty gather in the Vatican along with hundreds of thousands of people in St Peter's Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis

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2 w. ago As it happened: Pope Francis called for people to 'build bridges, not walls', funeral hears

World leaders and royalty gather in the Vatican along with hundreds of thousands of people in St Peter's Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis

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2 w. ago Live: Huge crowds join world leaders for funeral of Pope Francis

World leaders and royalty gather in the Vatican along with hundreds of thousands of people in St Peter's Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis

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2 w. ago What does Northern Ireland’s reaction to the death of Pope Francis say about attitudes?

What does Northern Ireland’s reaction to the death of Pope Francis say about attitudes?  The Irish Times

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2 w. ago After the death of popular Pope Francis, what now for Christianity?

In Europe, after centuries of dominance, Christianity appears to be in retreat

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2 w. ago ‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave

Cardinal Kevin Farrell’s former neighbours recall the Drimnagh man who is running the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis: Derek Mooney leads RTÉ’s coverage to intermittently jaw

Radio: The shocked host sounds vaguely peeved at the disruption to his wildlife special

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2 w. ago Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death

Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death  The Irish News

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis: Mourners express grief and shock as pontiff returns to St Peter’s Basilica for final time

All quiet as thousands file past pope’s remains, paying final tribute

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2 w. ago Bishops ‘have got to be fired’: The Maga Catholics trying to take back control of the church

Growing number of Americans hope Pope Francis’s death will mark a decisive conservative shift for the papacy

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis: Michael D Higgins says pontiff had ‘unfinished business’, as preparations made for papal funeral

Pope Francis remembered following his death from a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Trump, Zelenskiy and Michael D Higgins to attend pontiff’s funeral

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: ‘We were very fortunate to have him’

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago LIVE: Faithful gather in St Peter's Square for Rosary in remembrance of Pope Francis

The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.

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2 w. ago LIVE: Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral on Saturday

The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.

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2 w. ago As it happened: Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral

The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Ireland’s representatives at funeral are confirmed

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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