44 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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99 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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2 h. 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 Trump pays tribute to Pope Francis despite pontiff’s criticism of policies

Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the sudden news of the 88-year-old’s death on Easter Monday

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2 h. 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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2 h. ago Prime Minister and King’s tributes to Francis, a pope ‘for the downtrodden’

The King said Francis profoundly touched the lives of so many.

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2 h. ago Bishop of Motherwell pays tribute to Pope Francis following Pontiff's death

Bishop Joseph Toal, who was named by Pope Francis as the fifth Bishop of Motherwell in 2014, is currently in Lourdes with a group but gave a short statement after receiving the news.

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2 h. 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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2 h. ago King Charles pays tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88: His Majesty joins world leaders in remembering 'compassionate and devoted' Pontiff following his 'devastating' passing

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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3 h. ago JD Vance joins world tributes to Pope Francis after Easter Sunday meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron said Pope Francis wanted to ‘unite people with one another and with nature’.

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3 h. 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 h. ago King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.

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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 dead: King leads tributes as Head of Catholic church passes away aged 88

Pope Francis died at 7.35am on Monday morning

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3 h. ago King Charles has 'heavy heart' as he pays tribute to Pope Francis in official statement

'His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion'

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3 h. 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 h. 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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3 h. 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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3 h. ago 'A voice for peace': The tributes to Pope Francis after his death

John Swinney and Keir Starmer have led tributes to Pope Francis after the pontiff’s death at the age of 88.

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3 h. 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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