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Published on 13:08 GMT

Conclave to ponder whether to continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy, or change course

VATICAN CITY (AP) — One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway countries that had never had one before. That legacy is now …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 20:52 GMT

Pope Francis: Servant-leader to the world

On Easter Sunday, April 20, Pope Francis blessed all from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica — “Urbi et Orbi” (To the city [Rome] and to the world). “On this day, I would like all of us to hope anew and to revive our trust in others, including …

Source: Business World - Pending
Published on 04:18 GMT

GREG BECKER: Pope Francis gave more meaning to the simple act of feet washing

The pope’s travels took him to conflict zones: to Israel and Palestine early on in his pontificate, to Myanmar and South Sudan. He symbolically visited Cuba and the US on the same trip. He visited many African countries, including the Central African …

Source: BusinessLIVE - Pending
Published on 04:09 GMT

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

As the Oscar-nominated film "Conclave" made clear, the election of a pope is a Hollywood-worthy drama steeped in mystery, secrecy and faith. But real-world politics and personal calculations come into play and will weigh on the 130-plus cardinals …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on 10:03 GMT

The Wounding Fathers of Africa, Christianity and other Nagging Questions Part II.

Ademola Araoye Ademola Araoye Otherwise, the complexities have deepened. With the steep degradation of the practice of authentic democracy in the United States of America in the sharp direction of authoritarianism, the so-called free world that is …

Source: The News (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
Published on 09:48 GMT

Pope wanted: What are cardinals looking for in a new leader?

When the newly elected Pope Francis stepped onto the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in 2013 to greet the crowd, he joked that the cardinals had gone “to the end of the world” – his native Argentina – to find a new pontiff. Indeed, the conclave, stunned by …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 26, 2025

The real-life 'Conclave': After nine days of official mourning following Pope Francis' funeral, the search for a new ...

By NICK PISA IN THE VATICAN Published: 18:24 EDT, 26 April 2025 | Updated: 18:24 EDT, 26 April 2025 Now that Pope Francis has been buried, there will be a nine-day period of official mourning – and then the arcane succession process will begin. As depicted …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 26, 2025

FIRST 11: Flamingos Soar Into World Cup, Football Mourns Pope Francis

From Europe to Africa, South America to Asia, the sports world was buzzing, witnessing the unusual, heartbreaking, and shocking. The leagues in Europe also entered the final lap, while games in the CAF Champions League were on the menu for football fans …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on 07:13 GMT

Could Cardinal Mario Grech be the next Pope?

Pope Francis passed away on 21 April after 12 years occupying the top post in the Catholic Church. His passing kick started a unique process which will see the next pope be elected - and among a number of so-called papabili being mentioned by some sectors …

Source: The Malta Independent - Neutral
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis: Funeral ceremonies underway for late pontiff

Although attendees at the funeral service of Pope Francis are gripped with emotion, they praised Francis for his humility and the message of peace he emphasized throughout his papacy. Sister Nilma Navarro from the Philippines, who was at St.Peter's …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 26, 2025

President Bio Pays Tribute to Pope Francis at His Funeral in Rome

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio in Vatican City alongside other global leaders on Saturday, 26th April, 2025 to pay tribute to Pope Francis during the Requiem Mass held in St. Peter’s Square. The event drew an estimated 250,000 mourners, all …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Apr 26, 2025

As Pope Francis goes home today, by Abiodun Komolafe

As the world pays its respects, the ‘exequies’, or papal funeral rites, for Pope Francis are underway at the Vatican. The Pope continued the humility of his earthly journey by insisting he not be buried in the pomp and grandiosity of Saint Peter’s Basilica …

Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Catholic faithful in Ghana hold requiem mass for Pope Francis

By Kodjo Adams Accra, April 26, GNA- Catholic faithful, the diplomatic community and other religious bodies joined the Catholic faithful Friday evening to hold a requiem mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra for the late Pope Francis. The solemn …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier joins mourners at Pope Francis funeral

Taschica Pillay and Reuters|Published 21 minutes ago 7min ARCHBISHOP Emeritus Cardinal Wilfrid Napier of the Roman Catholic Church in Durban and Cardinal Stephen Brislin, President of Southern Africa's Bishops Conference were among the presidents, …

Source: Sunday Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Who will replace Pope Francis? The favourites for the next pope revealed

Only one cardinal can get the top job, and their fate is in the hands of their colleagues (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) After the death of Pope Francis was announced on Easter Monday, the race is on for the selection of the next leader of the …

Source: Metro - Neutral
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Where Trump, other leaders sat at Pope Francis' funeral

Around 200,000 mourners flooded the streets of Rome to bid farewell to Pope Francis, often referred to as the "People's Pope," at his funeral in St. Peter's Square on Saturday morning. Dignitaries, heads of state and reigning monarchs …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis Ushered “a new spirit in the Church, commitment to a Synodal Church”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

“When you have received Christ, don't keep Him to yourself, let other people also know who He is,” he continued, pointing out that this is what might have inspired the late Pontiff to “come out with the idea of the Synod on Synodality, which means the …

Source: ACI Africa - Pending
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Who will be Pope Francis' successor? Favorites and candidates according to experts

Actualizado 26/04/2025 - 05:28 CDT With the death of Pope Francis I, a period now begins in which many unknowns hang over Catholicism, although the first to be resolved is who will be his successor, a question that will only be resolved in the …

Source: MARCA - Neutral
Published on Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis funeral live: Pope is buried in simple underground tomb in private ceremony after 400,000 watched service

By ELIZABETH HAIGH and NICK PISA IN ROME and EMILY GOODIN, SENIOR WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT IN ROME Published: 01:45 EDT, 26 April 2025 | Updated: 10:40 EDT, 26 April 2025 Pope Francis's funeral is taking place in St Peter's Square this morning as …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing

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Published on April 27, 2025 - 10:47 GMT

Vatican Asks for Respectful Mourning in Pope Francis’ Funeral

(MENAFN) Vatican officials have called on mourners to avoid taking photographs while the late Pope Francis is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing the need for decorum and reverence during this period of mourning. This request followed the …

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Published on April 27, 2025 - 08:05 GMT

TOL recalls 'heart-touching' scene during Pope Francis' visit in 2015: He blessed his MMDA motorcycle escorts, one-by-...

PHILIPPINES, April 27 - Press Release April 26, 2025 TOL recalls 'heart-touching' scene during Pope Francis' visit in 2015: He blessed his MMDA motorcycle escorts, one-by-one Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino joined …

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Published on April 27, 2025 - 00:13 GMT

PM Golob: Pope Francis has always stood for one thing: mercy and compassion for fellow human beings

SLOVENIA, April 26 - Late yesterday afternoon, Prime Minister Golob paid tribute to the late Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. In a press statement after the funeral ceremony, the Slovenian Prime Minister reiterated that Pope Francis was …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

Visit of Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Education, and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs ...

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education, and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman attended the funeral Mass of the late Pope Francis on 26 April 2025 in the Vatican City this morning. …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Public announcement by the Joint Commission of the Government and the Church regarding the Funeral Mass and Last Tribute ...

Fri. 25 of April of 2025, 18:11h The Joint Commission, made up of the Government and the Church, informs the public that on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at 9 a.m., the organisation and procession of the flowers, the Pope Mobile, and the Portrait of His …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Bishop of the Slums' & Global Voice for Justice - Pope Francis' Transformative Papacy: TGTE

He not only spoke about helping the poor but modelled a life of simplicity, rejecting papal luxuries and calling for a "poor church for the poor." COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

Ilham Aliyev visited Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baku, offered condolences over ...

AZERBAIJAN, April 25 - On April 25, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva …

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Published on April 27, 2025 - 18:17 GMT

Bishop L . J. Guillory, Chairman of The Compton Public Safety Commission Says: 'I Will Stay and Fight For Compton!'

Bishop L. J. Guillory, a well-respected Ombudsman General & CHAIRMAN of the Compton Public Safety Commission, has announced his plan to Stay and Fight! COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bishop Guillory Stands …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 23:13 GMT

UNIAPAC-UCID SUMMIT HELD IN PARIS, WORLD CATHOLIC ENTREPRENEURS REFLECT ON CIVIL ECONOMY VALUES

ROMA, ROMA, ITALY, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The summit of the Uniapac Foundation (International Union of Christian Business Executives) has just concluded in Paris. On the day of the funeral of Pope Francis, Fabio Storchi, president …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 23:07 GMT

Taniya Hussain Announces the Release of Dancing With Darkness

New Nonfiction and Self-Help Title Geared Toward Healing DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About the Book Non Fiction, Healing Date Published: April 26, 2025 Transform your life's shadows into light …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth Vs Chaos, Presented by Atticus Publishing

“Exploring Faith and Scripture: A Scholarly Journey” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth Vs Chaos, a profound …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:45 GMT

சேரிகளின் பேராயர் நீதிக்கான குரல் - போப்பரசர் பிரான்சிஸ் அவர்களின் மாற்றம்தரும் போப்பாட்சி - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஏழைகளுக்கு உதவுவது பற்றிப் பேசியவர் மட்டுமல்ல, எளிய வாழ்க்கைமுறைக்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டாகவும் திகழ்ந்தவர் COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம் ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்கத் திருச்சபையின் தலைவர் போப் பிரான்சிஸ் …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:43 GMT

Discover Hope and Resilience in SACRED SCRIBBLES by Sonja P. Davis' Inspiring Journey from Adversity to Empowerment

SACRED SCRIBBLES Verses From The Heart: Poetry That Inspires And Transforms JEFFERSONTOWN, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her inspiring new collection, SACRED SCRIBBLES, author Sonja P. Davis shares a heartfelt …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Love Without Boundaries and SBS Launch National Foster Care Training Initiative Across Guatemala

LWB and SBS launch national foster care workshops to give Guatemala’s orphaned and vulnerable children the chance to grow up in safe, loving families. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to change …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:50 GMT

The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

Volunteers and Community Partners from The Salvation Army Milford Corps will install 500 American flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American flag is a timeless …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

AWAKENING HOPE RETREAT UNITES WITCHES IN RECOVERY FOR A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE IN NEW ORLEANS

Awakening Hope Retreat: A 5-day sober witchcraft gathering in New Orleans to reclaim magick, heal in community, and cast a global recovery ritual. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunshine, founder of …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 05:29 GMT

Rev. John F. Tuohey Offers Deep Reflections on Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Decision-Making in Theology and Ethics

A Theological Reflection on Christian Maturity, Forgiveness, and Ethical Decision-Making LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world filled with challenges, setbacks, and personal struggles, how do Christians …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Bishop of the Slums' & Global Voice for Justice - Pope Francis' Transformative Papacy: TGTE

He not only spoke about helping the poor but modelled a life of simplicity, rejecting papal luxuries and calling for a "poor church for the poor." COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

Rev. John F. Tuohey Explores Pope Paul VI's Commitment to Global Peace in New Book

New volume examines the life and diplomatic efforts of Pope Paul VI to promote peace through dialogue and action. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can dialogue and faith shape global peace? In Pope Paul VI …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:03 GMT

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 19:30 GMT

From Fast to Full Boycott: Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Continued Economic Pressure on Target

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Fast to Full Boycott: Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Continued Economic Pressure on Target After a 40‑day Lenten “fast” drops Target’s valuation by an estimated $12  …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Interfaith University and FOFMI Expand Humanitarian Efforts with New Community Support Project

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world too often clouded by struggle and despair, there are places where compassion becomes a movement and hope becomes tangible. Interfaith University, in partnership with the FOFMI …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

Interfaith University Strengthens Community Impact Through Education, Outreach, and Global Partnerships

Interfaith University has also made significant international impact. The university has played a pivotal role in supporting a life-changing orphanage! MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interfaith University, an …

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