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Why the Vatican gave unprecedented health updates on Pope Francis

Exclusive: In a statement to The Independent, the Holy See revealed the deliberate strategy behind the unprecedented number of press briefings from the Pope's doctors during his hospitalization.

The Independent UK

Papal inauguration risks raising tensions between China and Taiwan

Beijing suspected of putting pressure on Vatican to cut ties with Taipei

The Guardian - UK

One of these cardinals could become the new pope

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.”

The Independent UK

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Pietro Parolin, Career Diplomat Leading Race To Be Pope

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and a serious contender to be the next pontiff.

International Business Times

Who is Angelo Becciu? Disgraced cardinal withdraws from papal conclave

Once-powerful Vatican official Cardinal Angelo Becciu has formally withdrawn from participating in the conclave to elect a new pope

The Independent UK

Pope Francis would have been ‘filled with hope’ by Trump-Zelensky meeting

U.S. ambassador to Holy See says Pope would hope meeting would be good for Ukraine and world

The Independent UK

John Swinney to 'show Scotland's respect' as world leaders gather for Pope's funeral

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he will “express the respect of the people of Scotland” when he attends the funeral of Pope Francis on…

The National (Scotland)

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Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent

Russia and Israel will be represented at Pope Francis’ funeral — but China is likely to stay absent.

Euronews

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors

Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify papal funeral rites last year

The Independent UK

Francis: How will pontiff’s funeral differ from those held for predecessors?

Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis’s funeral is loaded with potential for diplomatic awkwardness

Saturday’s event will feature leaders who would not usually appear in the same room

The Guardian - UK

Chinese Catholics Mourn Pope Francis, Mull Church's Future

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died aged 88.

International Business Times

How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right (and wrong) about selecting a new Pope

The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the death of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

The holy screen: a brief history of popes on film and TV, from Peter O’Toole to Robbie Coltrane

Jonathan Pryce was humorous, O’Toole capricious, Liv Ullman secretly female and Jude Law memorably Speedo-clad – onscreen pontiffs have come in all forms

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International Business Times

Pilgrims Gather As Pope Francis Begins Lying In State

Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with scores of Catholics and well-wishers expected to pay their respects to the beloved spiritual leader before he is laid to rest.

Fortune

The secretive $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and even ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it

The Vatican Bank has been plagued for years by financial scandals.

The Independent UK

Conclave: The key names and words to know as a new Pope is selected

The centuries-old transition process involves an intricate series of rituals

The Independent UK

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The acting head of the Vatican who will orchestrate Pope Francis’s successor

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

Euronews

What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?

Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.

International Business Times

The Papabili - 15 Potential Successors To Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

Euronews

Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?

Latin Times

JD Vance Went to Vatican After Pope's Rebuke of Trump's Immigration Crackdown for 'An Exchange of Opinions'

On Saturday, Vice President JD Vance went to the Vatican's Apostolic Palace to meet with Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and the Foreign Minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.

Euronews

JD Vance meets with top Vatican officials amid Pope's criticism of Trump's policy on migrants

The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm over the Trump's administration's crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid while insisting on peaceful resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

Book alleges Vatican knew of French priest's sexual abuse as early as 1955

The French church is to question the Vatican over revelations published Thursday that it knew about sexual abuse allegations against French charity icon Abbé Pierre as early as the 1950s.

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