9 m. 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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10 m. ago King Charles pays tribute to Pope Francis after his death at the age of 88

He said Francis, who was the first Latin American pope, would be 'remembered for his compassion' and had 'profoundly touched the lives of so many'.

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12 m. ago Celebrities pay tribute to Pope Francis: Antonio Banderas, Eva Longoria and Rev Richard Coles 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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15 m. 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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15 m. 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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16 m. 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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17 m. ago Pope Francis' last words to Vatican crowds on Easter Sunday hours before death

The head of the Catholic Church appeared on the Vatican balcony just hours before his death to address those who had gathered in the city to hear his words on Easter Sunday

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18 m. ago Pope Francis remembered at Vatican City as mourners pictured in their thousands

His death was announced by the Vatican on Monday morning after he battled respiratory illness for months.

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18 m. 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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20 m. 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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22 m. ago The Pope's last blessings: Poignant moment Pope Francis said prayers for babies and children on Easter Sunday hours before his death

Footage of the brief exchange outside the Vatican yesterday is now deeply poignant following the pontiff's death today at the age of 88.

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23 m. 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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26 m. ago AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.

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28 m. ago Pope Francis’ funeral and burial explained as death kicks of series of rituals

Upon the pope’s death, the head of the Vatican health service examines the body

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28 m. ago Pope Francis's final day in photos: How pontiff spent yesterday celebrating Easter Sunday with the faithful, bringing smiles to the faces of thousands

An aide to the 88-year-old pontiff delivered his 'Urbi et Orbi' benediction from a balcony overlooking the square following mass to mark the holiday.

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28 m. ago Pope Francis was 'a pope for the poor', says Keir Starmer after pontiff's death

The Prime Minister said he was "grieving" the death of the head of the Catholic Church alongside millions around the world.

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29 m. 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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33 m. 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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34 m. ago Virgin Mary statue 'sheds tears' just days before Pope's death on Easter Monday

A Virgin Mary statue was seen 'weeping' just days before Pope Francis' death was confirmed by the Vatican, with the eerie suggestion that it was foreshadowing the Pontiff's passing

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35 m. ago How Pope Francis went from nightclub bouncer to head of the Catholic Church

Francis had a series of odd jobs in his youth, before rising to the head of the Vatican.

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