13 h. ago Pope Francis’s body to go on public display ahead of funeral on Saturday

The 88-year-old died on Easter Monday.

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27 h. ago Pope Francis dies of stroke, confirms Vatican doctor, nine days of mourning begin and Dublin

Pope Francis dies of stroke, confirms Vatican doctor, nine days of mourning begin and Dublin-born cardinal with a key role  The Irish Independent

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30 h. ago Explained: Why Irish cardinal Seán Brady won't have a say in Pope selection process

Only cardinals who are under the age of 80 at the time the papacy becomes vacant (either by death or resignation of the pope) are eligible to enter the conclave and vote for the new pope.

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31 h. ago When is Pope Francis's funeral likely to take place and what role will an Irish cardinal play?

An Irish-born Cardinal played a significant role in announcing Francis’s passing to the world.

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31 h. ago 'Refugees cry out': The roots of Pope Francis's immigration rift with JD Vance

‘We can no longer allow that flow of containers, of humanity driven back, fraternity denied, to continue to represent us,’ wrote Francis in his autobiography.

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35 h. ago What happened in the moments after Pope Francis's death, and what role did an Irish Cardinal play?

An Irish-born Cardinal played a significant role in announcing Francis’s passing to the world.

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