2 h. ago Pope Francis: The People’s Pope And A Legacy Of Faith, Mercy And Reform

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and one of the most transformative pontiffs in modern Catholic history, died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His passing marks the end of an era defined by compassion, humility, and bold efforts to reform the Church for a new generation. Born Jorge Mario […]

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s Anglican Communion Condoles Catholic Church Over Pope Francis’ Death

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba has extended condolences to the Roman Catholic Church following the passing of Pope Francis. LEADERSHIP reports that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Ndukuba, in a letter signed and addressed to the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, […]

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24 h. ago Real Madrid Observe Minute’s Silence As La Liga Mourns Pope Francis

Real Madrid players observed a minute’s silence before training on Monday as tributes poured in from across LaLiga after the death of football-mad Pope Francis at 88. “Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences to the whole Catholic community in the face of the loss of a historic and universal figure,” the club said in […]

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28 h. ago Jonathan mourns Pope Francis, says late Pontiff stood for the vulnerable

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has extended his condolences to the Catholic faithful in Nigeria and Christians around the world on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis who died yesterday. He described the late Catholic Pontiff as an advocate of peace and justice, and defender of the vulnerable. He further noted that his […] The post Jonathan mourns Pope Francis, says late Pontiff stood for the vulnerable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Pope Francis Suffered, Died Of Stroke — Vatican Confirms Cause Of Death

  The Vatican on Monday officially announced that Pope Francis has passed away following a severe stroke that resulted in a coma and ultimately led to heart failure. The 88-year-old pontiff died peacefully in his private quarters at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican at 7:35 a.m. local time . According to the death […] The post Pope Francis Suffered, Died Of Stroke — Vatican Confirms Cause Of Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Ezeh, Abuja and Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo   President Bola Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari; the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed  Ododo; Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have all joined Catholic faithful across […] The post Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Catholic Secretariat declare prayer session for late Pope Francis 

mourns Pontiff From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has declared a special prayer session across the dioceses in the country for the repose of the soul of the Pope Francis who died on Monday at age 88. This was contained in a statement released in Abuja, on Monday, by the CSN Secretary-General, […] The post Catholic Secretariat declare prayer session for late Pope Francis  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Pope Francis Bridged Islam, Christianity, Fought For The Weak — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said Christians in […]

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36 h. ago Cardinals called to Rome for first general congregation meeting

…As Cardinal Farrell presides over rite of ascertainment of Pope Francis’ death The Dean of the Sacred College has summoned read more Cardinals called to Rome for first general congregation meeting

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37 h. ago Pope Francis’ Papacy characterised by tireless advocacy for marginalized, vulnerable – CBCN

…As CAN calls him a towering figure of faith The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has disclosed that the read more Pope Francis’ Papacy characterised by tireless advocacy for marginalized, vulnerable – CBCN

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37 h. ago Peter Obi mourns Pope Francis, hails him as a “moral compass in a troubled world”

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of read more Peter Obi mourns Pope Francis, hails him as a “moral compass in a troubled world”

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40 h. ago Vatican prepares for Pope Francis’ successor, selection process revealed

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Vatican will go into a period of mourning, ushering in the selection of a new pontiff. The selection process, which is very much a traditional one, has been updated in modern times and will see cardinals from around the globe converge for the […] The post Vatican prepares for Pope Francis’ successor, selection process revealed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor, and a beacon of hope for millions worldwide. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on […] The post Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, pays tribute to late pontiff’s global legacy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, hails pontiff’s legacy of justice and compassion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined leaders across the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late read more Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, hails pontiff’s legacy of justice and compassion

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42 h. ago 135 of 252 Catholic Cardinals eligible to choose Pope Francis successor

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating read more 135 of 252 Catholic Cardinals eligible to choose Pope Francis successor

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42 h. ago “Pope Francis Was Champion Of Poor, Humble Servant” – Tinubu Mourns

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a humble servant of God and a powerful champion of the poor. In a statement on Monday, President Tinubu joined Catholic faithful and Christians around the world in mourning the death of the 266th Pope. Tinubu said that the […] The post “Pope Francis Was Champion Of Poor, Humble Servant” – Tinubu Mourns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago What You Should Know About Late Catholic Pontiff Pope Francis

  The first Latin American Pope, Francis, died on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88, ending a papacy that changed the look and tone of the Roman Catholic Church in modern times. The Vatican confirmed his death in a solemn video statement released the same day. LEADERSHIP recalls that the pope had been […]

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42 h. ago Pope Francis: World Has Lost A Voice For Justice, Peace — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Pope Francis as a great loss to the world, saying humanity has lost one of its most powerful voices for justice, peace, and compassion. In a statement personally signed by him on Monday, the President joined Catholics and Christians across the world in mourning the revered spiritual […]

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42 h. ago ‘He Dared To Walk Where No One Has Gone’, Atiku Mourns Pope Francis

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning, saying the Catholic Pontiff was a trailblazer who ‘dared to walk where no one has gone’. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, extended his deepest condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic […]

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43 h. ago Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis

All four Serie A matches scheduled for Easter Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope’s read more Serie A postpones all fixtures following death of Pope Francis

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