32 m. ago The Pope at peace: Vatican issues pictures of Francis laid out in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony

The rite confirming Pope Francis' death and the placement of his body in the coffin took place last night at the Chapel of Santa Marta.

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44 m. ago Pope Francis latest: Cardinals gather in Rome to set funeral date after Vatican reveals cause of death

A statement released by the Holy See said his death was confirmed using an echocardiogram

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50 m. ago Experts talk realism of Conclave movie: ‘Gets a lot of the details right’

After the death of Pope Francis, experts weigh in on how much the real-life papal election will mirror the hit Oscar-winning movieI confess: my first thought this morning, when I heard the news that Pope Francis died at the age of 88, was of Conclave. As in both the lowercase, technical meaning – the sequestration of cardinals to elect a new pope with a two-thirds majority – and the capital-C film of the same name from last year, which allowed viewers to vicariously participate in a process long shrouded in secrecy and reverence. (And premiering during the US vote, to experience election thrills without grim disappointment.)The film, directed by Edward Berger, luxuriated in process both sacred and profane – the orderly processions and cafeteria run-ins, the ceremonial burning of paper votes and security screenings, the white smoke and the complimentary toiletries bags. The hallowed halls of the Vatican and the gossip that flits among them, especially as different factions compete to...

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56 m. ago Putin pays tribute to Pope Francis: ‘He had a highly positive attitude towards Russia’

Vladimir Putin has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his sudden death at the age of 88.

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61 m. ago Chances of next Pope being English as officials start to prepare for life after Pope Francis

With the death of Pope Francis confirmed earlier this week, attention has turned to the future of the Catholic church as some wonder who the next pontiff could be

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89 m. ago World's eyes on the Vatican as cardinals gather to arrange Pope Francis's funeral and take first step in deciding his successor

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the 88-year-old Pontiff died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

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92 m. ago Nostradamus's prediction on Pope Francis death and Catholic Church's future

One of the astrologer's prophecies is being linked to the Pope's death yesterday.

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94 m. ago Pope Francis latest: Cardinals gather to discuss funeral plans after Vatican confirms cause of death

A statement released by the Holy See said his death was confirmed using an echocardiogram

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2 h. ago Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis' funeral

Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis

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2 h. ago Megyn Kelly launches blistering attack on the Pope just hours after his death

Megyn Kelly issued a scathing attack on Pope Francis just hours after the Catholic Church announced his passing.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis latest: Cardinals gather to discuss funeral plans after Vatican confirms the cause of death

A statement released by the Holy See said his death was confirmed using an echocardiogram

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4 h. ago Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning

Australians have begun voting at general elections as campaigning is overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis

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6 h. ago Weeping mourners come together at vigils across the globe for Pope Francis in the wake of his death aged 88

Thousands of mourners have tonight gathered for a Rosary prayer vigil in front of St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, to commemorate the life of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. 

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6 h. ago Recap: The senior Catholic candidates who 'could undo Pope Francis's progressive legacy' if elected

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates and reaction as the Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.

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6 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed for 'evil' tweet after Pope Francis' death

Republican congresswoman and conspiracy spouter Marjorie Taylor Greene is not known for her classy comments, but her latest X post has caused outrage across the globe

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8 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio pays emotional tribute to Pope Francis after his death at 88

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88 following a stroke, which led to a coma and heart failure, and celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Lionel Messi, have paid tribute to the man

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8 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio breaks silence on Pope Francis' death at 88 as he reflects on fateful 2016 meeting

Leonardo DiCaprio has paid emotional tribute to Pope Francis after the Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday aged 88.

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8 h. ago Inside Conclave: The cardinals seen as contenders to be the next pope after Francis's death

Former US president Joe Biden has said Pope Francis will be remembered as “one of the most consequential leaders of our time”.

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9 h. ago Pope Francis’s will in full: Pontiff’s final wishes and place of burial

Alongside the will, the Vatican announced the pope died following a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure

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10 h. ago Nostradamus's eerie prediction of Pope Francis's death and future of Catholic Church

Pope Francis died of a stroke today and astrologers are claiming that Nostradamus made a prophecy nearly 500 years ago about his death - and the future of the Catholic Church

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