2 w. ago Giro d’Italia to pay tribute to Pope Francis with stage start in Vatican City

The Italian grand tour begins in Albania on 9 May

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2 w. ago Pope Francis funeral: World stops to pay tribute to 'people's pope' as world leaders join hundreds of thousands of mourners in Rome before his final popemobile ride

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led the service, addressing hundreds of thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump arrives to pay tribute to 'people's pope' as world leaders join the hundreds of thousands gathering in Rome for emotional service

The U.S. president is joined by his wife, Melania, in the Vatican City, among some 170 heads of state or government in attendance.

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3 w. ago Thousands queue to pay tribute to Pope Francis on first day of lying

Throughout the day people filed past the coffin, some blessing themselves with the sign of the cross or pausing briefly in prayer.

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3 w. ago The dignitaries, politicians and royalty attending Pope Francis’ funeral

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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3 w. ago Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral? Trump, Starmer and Prince William among global dignitaries

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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3 w. ago Readers' letters: Pope Francis had a rare gift – he was greater than his office

Readers pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88 on Easter Monday

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3 w. ago Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral? Trump and Prince William among global dignitaries

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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3 w. ago Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain look solemn as they pay tribute to Pope Francis

Queen Letizia, King Felipe and Queen Sofia were welcomed by the Spanish Apostolic Nuncio, Bernardito Cleopas Auza in Madrid on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

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3 w. ago Celebrities pay tribute to Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for being an ally’

Martin Scorsese, Russell Crowe, Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Longoria are among stars remembering late pope who died aged 88Pope Francis tributes – latest updatesNumerous celebrities, many among the nearly 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide, expressed condolences for the late Pope Francis, who died early on Monday – the morning after Easter Sunday – at the age of 88.Martin Scorsese, who has grappled with Catholic faith in several of his films, called Pope Francis, “in every way, a remarkable human being” in a statement to Variety. “He acknowledged his own failings. He radiated wisdom. He radiated goodness. He had an ironclad commitment to the good. He knew in his soul that ignorance was a terrible plague on humanity. So he never stopped learning. And he never stopped enlightening. And, he embraced, preached and practiced forgiveness. Universal and constant forgiveness.” Continue reading...

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

Irish premier Micheal Martin said the Pope held a ‘special place in the hearts of Irish people’.

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3 w. ago NI leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘strong, determined leader’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Pope Francis was held ‘in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland’.

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3 w. ago Celebrities pay tribute to Pope Francis: Whoopi Goldberg, Antonio Banderas and Eva Longoria pay their respects as pontiff dies on Easter Monday

The pontiff, who dedicated his 'entire life' to serving God and the Church, was remembered on social media by celebrities of all ages and religions.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Heartbroken stars including Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Longoria pay tribute to Pope

Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced the sad news that 88-year-old Pope Francis passed away at around 7.30am on Easter Monday

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3 w. 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 w. ago King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

The pontiff had recently resumed some official duties earlier this month during his recovery from pneumonia.

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3 w. ago Vatican statement in full as world leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death at 88

'Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father'

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