Pope Francis’ potential successor made telling Donald Trump remark before pontiff’s death
Pietrol Parolin, considered by some to be the most likely next Pope, has been critical of the Trump administration over both their actions in Ukraine and Gaza
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Pope Francis dead: Catholic Church leader dies at 88
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican confirmed to the public on Monday, capping the end of a tenure seen by some as one of the more progressive in the Roman Catholic Church.
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AP PHOTOS: Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from around the world, from presidents to people of all walks of life, after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88 on Monday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
How Pope Francis navigated issues from climate change to gay rights
Pope Francis was elected in 2013 as an unexpected choice – but with a mandate to reform the Catholic church.
Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region
The governor of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region says that Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in the region.
Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days
Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wishes to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore.
The Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away after leading the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. His supporters remembered the first Latin American pontiff for his inclusive leadership style, while conservative Catholics accused him of diluting church teachings.
Growing concerns over UK’s ‘forever chemicals’; cost of clean-up may top US$12b a year
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