31 m. 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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34 m. ago Snooker fans furious as the BBC pull World Championship off their TV schedule for the Pope's death

The BBC were forced into a late change of their schedule following the announcement that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88.

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38 m. ago Pope Francis 'cause of death' is revealed: How pontiff, 88, passed away peacefully after astonishing final act of Easter devotion saw him tour massive crowds for almost an hour

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 after dedicating his 'entire life' to serving God and the Church, the Vatican announced today.

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39 m. ago Pope Francis's funniest moments: From disciplining overzealous fans to his calm demeanor with unruly children

Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, had his share of amusing moments while serving as the supreme pontiff.

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85 m. ago Whoopi Goldberg and Antonio Banderas lead celebrity tributes to Pope Francis

Sister Act actress Goldberg shared a photo of her meeting the pontiff, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday.

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1 hour ago Obituary: Pope Francis, humble pontiff who won the hearts of millions while angering Catholic conservatives

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis. Born: 17 December, 1936 in Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Died: 21 April, 2025 in the Vatican City, aged 88

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1 hour ago Pope Francis dies aged 88: His biggest controversies and changes to Church explained

Francis, who served as the Pope for over a decade, was a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, known as much for his progressive reforms as for the controversies they stirred within its ranks

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2 h. ago Pope Francis' funniest moments: From disciplining overzealous fans to his calm demeanor with unruly children

Pope Francis , who has died at the age of 88, had his share of amusing moments while serving as the supreme pontiff.

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2 h. ago The Pope's health battles revealed in full and how pneumonia can silently kill

Here MailOnline details Francis's health history, from the lung problems in his youth that left him more vulnerable to pneumonia to his mobility issues and mental health struggles.

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3 h. ago Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pontiff remembered for defence of the vulnerable, and commitment to peace, social justice and the environmentPope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88Latest updates: tributes paid after Pope Francis diesPolitical and religious leaders around the world have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis, whose 12-year papacy came to an end with his death in Rome early on Monday morning.Many recalled Francis’s unfailing defence of the poorest and most marginalised, and his profound commitment to peace and the environment. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Pope Francis death latest: King Charles leads tributes after head of Catholic church dies aged 88

Tributes are being paid to the Pope, who died on Monday morning

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3 h. ago Watch: Mourners gather at St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis dies aged 88

Watch as thousands of mourners gather at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican following the announcement of Pope Francis’ death, on Monday 21 April.

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3 h. ago Jesuits in Britain ‘grateful for gift’ of Pope Francis’s leadership

Francis, who died aged 88, was the first Jesuit pope, having entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1958.

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3 h. ago Pope's heartbreaking eight word health update days before his death

The pontiff died today aged 88 after spending his final weeks in hospital with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs.

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3 h. ago Snooker fans all saying the same thing as Pope's death sees World Championship coverage REMOVED from BBC

The BBC were forced into a late change of their schedule following the announcement that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis death live updates: King and PM lead tributes as head of Catholic church passes away aged 88

The King and Prime Minister have led tributes to Pope Francis, who has died aged 88.

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4 h. ago ITV Lorraine pulled from air after Pope Francis' death announcement

Lorraine was pulled off air on Monday morning (April 21) as the ITV show was halted to share the news that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88

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4 h. ago ITV Lorraine pulled off air as Christine Lampard announces Pope Francis' death

Lorraine was taken off air this morning as it was announced that Pope Francis had died, with the Catholic figure passing away at the age of 88.

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4 h. ago Football matches CALLED OFF in Italy after Pope Franics dies aged 88 as pontiff's passing plunges Catholics into mourning

All football matches in Italy have been postponed as a mark of respect following the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday morning.

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4 h. ago Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: ‘A voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being is now silent.’

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