8 d. ago China ‘elects’ two bishops despite Pope Francis's death, defying Vatican agreement

The Vatican is unable to ratify any bishop appointments following Pope Francis’s death, as only the pope has the ability to do this.

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1 week ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death.

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1 week ago How accurate is Conclave? What does the film get right, and wrong?

Pope Francis' death has drawn renewed attention to the recently released film Conclave

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2 w. ago What does Northern Ireland’s reaction to the death of Pope Francis say about attitudes?

What does Northern Ireland’s reaction to the death of Pope Francis say about attitudes?  The Irish Times

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2 w. ago After the death of popular Pope Francis, what now for Christianity?

In Europe, after centuries of dominance, Christianity appears to be in retreat

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2 w. ago ‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave

Cardinal Kevin Farrell’s former neighbours recall the Drimnagh man who is running the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis: Derek Mooney leads RTÉ’s coverage to intermittently jaw

Radio: The shocked host sounds vaguely peeved at the disruption to his wildlife special

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2 w. ago Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death

Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death  The Irish News

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis: Mourners express grief and shock as pontiff returns to St Peter’s Basilica for final time

All quiet as thousands file past pope’s remains, paying final tribute

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2 w. ago Bishops ‘have got to be fired’: The Maga Catholics trying to take back control of the church

Growing number of Americans hope Pope Francis’s death will mark a decisive conservative shift for the papacy

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis: Michael D Higgins says pontiff had ‘unfinished business’, as preparations made for papal funeral

Pope Francis remembered following his death from a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Trump, Zelenskiy and Michael D Higgins to attend pontiff’s funeral

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: ‘We were very fortunate to have him’

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago Death of Pope Francis latest updates: Ireland’s representatives at funeral are confirmed

Tributes paid to late pontiff who died of a stroke and heart failure

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2 w. ago The Church after the Pope: What shape will Catholicism now take after the death of Francis?

Michael Kelly looks at what happens now within The Catholic Church now that it has lost Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago As it happened: Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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2 w. ago Live: Pope Francis died of a stroke and ‘irreversible heart failure,’ the Vatican has said

World leaders are paying tribute with the Taoiseach saying Francis’s papacy was marked by a commitment to ‘compassion, peace, and human dignity’

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2 w. ago LIVE: Pilgrims pack St Peter's Square for prayer service honouring Pope Francis

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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2 w. ago LIVE: Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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2 w. ago LIVE: Crowds gather at St Peter's Square to mark pope's death and recite rosary

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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