16 h. ago Tens of thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of funeral

Since the pope’s death on Tuesday, about 150,000 people from all over the world have bid farewell to him, the Vatican said.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican

Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 d. ago China condoles death of Pope Francis, seeks continued progress in Vatican ties

Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.

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3 d. ago China conveys condolences after death of Pope Francis, seeks closer Vatican ties

China conveys condolences after death of Pope Francis, seeks closer Vatican ties  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago Vatican recounts Pope’s last words: ‘thank you for bringing me back to St Peter’s square’

The Vatican said among Pope Francis’ final words were thanking his nurse for enabling his Easter appearance in St Peter’s Square.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday in Rome, public viewing begins Wednesday

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

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4 d. ago Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death

Known as the Camerlengo, Farrell will determine the date of Francis’ funeral and supervise other organisational tasks.

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4 d. ago Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.

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4 d. ago Who will succeed Pope Francis? Exploring potential candidates from Vatican circles

Several contenders have emerged to replace Pope Francis, with each bringing unique qualities and influences to the Vatican’s future leadership.

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4 d. ago Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, on Easter Monday

Elected in 2013, his papacy was marked by reform efforts and internal division within the Catholic Church.

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1 week ago Sudan paramilitary chief declares rival government 2 years after civil war erupted

The conflict has triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands killed and 13 million people displaced.

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1 week ago Sudan paramilitaries kill 56 in 48 hours in retaken Darfur town, say activists

The conflict has seen tens of thousands die, uprooted over 12 million and created what has been called ‘the biggest humanitarian crisis recorded’.

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