Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors’ orders
Doctors had ordered two-months rest after surviving pneumonia
Pope balanced convalescence with duties, senior cardinal says
'He made sure we had a pope...
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest
Pope had cheered faithful with Easter appearance
Francis spent weeks in hospital with double pneumonia
Leaves 'legacy of humanity, justice, human fraternity'
Suffered...
Factbox: Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates
VATICAN CITY (Updated April 22; 11:18 a.m.) — Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.
An old Italian saying warns against putting faith,...
Four dead in ‘unimaginable’ Italian cable car crash near Naples
ROME — Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services...
Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope’s death but Jubilee continues
VATICAN CITY — The canonization of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis' death, the Vatican said...
Marcos describes Pope Francis as ‘best pope in my lifetime’
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday described Pope Francis as the "best pope in my lifetime," as he expressed deep sorrow over his passing.
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Timeline: The life and times of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88.
1936 December 17 - Jorge...
‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis
"One of the best popes we've ever had." Filipinos paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his passing on Easter Monday, mourning the...
After Pope Francis’ death, focus turns cardinals who will choose his successor
VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals...
Quotes: Reactions to the death of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He...
‘Hard launch’: Nurse Even shocks followers with reveal of longtime relationship, marriage plans
"Ang hard launch." Filipinos were surprised to learn that nurse and content creator John Steven Soriano, better known online as "Nurse Even," revealed he is...
Explainer: The steps to choose a successor to Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that...
Factbox: What happens now, after the death of Pope Francis
Camerlengo confirms death, seals apartment, prepares funeral
Mourning rites last nine days, funeral in St. Peter's Square
Conclave to elect new pope starts...
Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire
Inherited a deeply divided Church after Benedict XVI's resignation in 2013
Appointed 80% of cardinal electors, increasing chances of a progressive successor
Struggled...
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement...