New Pope Update: Latest Odds on Who Will Replace Francis
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin has reclaimed his position as the favorite to succeed the late Pope Francis, according to the latest odds released May 4 by leading bookmaker William Hill. Newsweek reached out to the Vatican via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters The pope oversees the Catholic Church which had around 1.4 […]
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Francis’ Final Wish Sends Popemobile to Aid Gaza Children
One of Pope Francis‘ popemobiles is being converted into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of the late pontiff’s final wishes before his death on April 21, according to the Vatican News. The vehicle, used during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is being outfitted with diagnostic and […]
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How To Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral: Live Stream, TV Channel
The world is getting ready to say a final farewell to Pope Francis. The funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, starting at 10 a.m. local time in Rome, 4 a.m. ET, and 1 a.m. PT. Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on […]
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Pope Francis Funeral in Photos: Key Images From Historic Day
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Pope Francis Funeral: Watch Live Stream From St. Peter’s Square
Watch live footage of the funeral of Pope Francis from St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, streaming live here on Newsweek. You can also follow live updates from our reporter on the ground, as thousands gather to mourn. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, was elected as the 266th pope of the Roman […]
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Pope Francis Funeral Live: Updates From Ceremony at Vatican
By Ben Kelly is Newsweek’s Audience Editor, based in London, UK. Ben joined Newsweek in 2022 from The Independent and has worked in social media, SEO and audience development for over six years. He is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Ben by emailing b.kelly@newsweek.com […]
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Pope Francis Funeral Update: List of Celebrities, World Leaders Attending
The list of celebrities and world leaders is currently short but expected to grow as more details emerge regarding the funeral for Pope Francis. Why It Matters Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Latin American pontiff. His death on Monday, one day after he appeared […]
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What Religion Is Donald Trump? President Reportedly Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral
President Donald Trump‘s brief tribute to Pope Francis on Monday has revived questions about his religious affiliation, particularly as some media outlets have suggested that Trump will attend the pope’s funeral. While Trump’s ties to faith-based policies have long been evident, some believe his increasingly public religious rhetoric marks a shift from his earlier approach […]
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Who Was Carlo Acutis? Vatican Postpones Canonization After Pope Francis’ Death
The Vatican has postponed the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who was set to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Acutis’ canonization was scheduled for April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and expected to draw thousands of visitors. Vatican officials said the decision to delay the […]
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Pope Francis’ Final Video Before Death: ‘This Was Goodbye’
By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate […]
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