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Pope Francis dies: World reacts

WPXI 22 Apr 2025
As news of the death of Pope Francis spreads globally, leaders have shared their thoughts and prayers for the pontiff ... Rest in Peace, Pope Francis ... I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis ... The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

News-Press Now 22 Apr 2025
He threw them into the Tiber River in a videotaped protest to denounce what he called the “pagan idolatry” taking place on Pope Francis’ watch ... Such an anomaly made the dynamics of the Francis opposition a historical first ... “Francis HATES US.
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Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Newsday 22 Apr 2025
He threw them into the Tiber River in a videotaped protest to denounce what he called the “pagan idolatry” taking place on Pope Francis’ watch ... Francis tolerated the right-wing opposition for a while, often responding to their attacks with silence.
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Pope Francis dies: Funeral will be held Saturday

WPXI 22 Apr 2025
VATICAN CITYA day after the death of Pope Francis, the funeral arrangements are being shared ... Saturday’s funeral Mass will follow the simplified ceremony adopted by the Vatican last year, which was approved by Francis ... Pope Francis tours St.
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Pope Francis dies: A look back at a long life of service

WPXI 22 Apr 2025
VATICAN CITYPope Francis I, the first pontiff elected from South America and the first Jesuit elevated to the Catholic Church’s top position, died April 21, hours after celebrating Easter ... Pope Francis through the years ... Pope Francis tours St.
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The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88 after a stroke

York News-Times 22 Apr 2025
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and his heart to fail, as he recovered from a five-week hospitalization for double pneumonia ... Soccer star Messi mourns Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis dies: Vatican releases cause of death

WPXI 22 Apr 2025
VATICAN CITYPope Francis has died at the age of 88. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement which read, “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father ... Pope Francis tours St.
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Pope Francis dies: What dignitaries will attend pontiff’s funeral

WPXI 22 Apr 2025
As plans continue to take shape, mourners from the faithful to world leaders are making travel arrangements to pay their respects to Pope Francis ... Pope Francis through the years Family shot ... Pope Francis through the years Monsenior Jorge Bergoglio.
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How Pope Francis’ progressive legacy changed the church

CNN 22 Apr 2025
About six months after he was elected head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis made a surprising admission ... “I am a sinner,” Francis said in the 2013 interview ... Francis changed how Catholics talked to one another, and what issues they focused on.
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With death of Pope Francis, Asheville-area parishioners mourn leader who transcended faith

BlueRidgeNow 22 Apr 2025
'A great loss.' World reacts to death of Pope Francis. World leaders and faithful across the globe paid tribute to Pope Francis after news of his death. Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday ... In honor of Francis, Stein ordered all U.S.
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Flags in Montana to be flown at half-staff for Pope Francis

Knoxville Daily Sun 22 Apr 2025
Governor Greg Gianforte has ordered that all flags in Montana be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis ... The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Pope Francis's interment.
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New listings for Pope Francis merch hit online marketplace shortly after his death

Usatoday 22 Apr 2025
Decal bumper sticker listed for $3.99Party face mask listed for $8.95Barbiconi Zucchetto Skull Cap blessed by Pope Francis listed for $300Pope Francis' autobiography listed for $24.87The Wall Street ...
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Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis - Games in Italy, Argentina postponed

Jamaica Star 22 Apr 2025
Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis yesterday ... The wider soccer and sports world paid homage after Francis died at 88 ... A planned new San Lorenzo stadium is to be named for Francis.
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Pope Francis was meant to modernize Church, but tradition is what’s needed now

New York Post 22 Apr 2025
Yet now the Church has an unexpected opportunity to evangelize the West anew using the very opposite strategy, if the cardinals select a pope as different from Francis as Francis was from the conservative Benedict XVI.
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Sports world mourns soccer-loving pope

The Manila Times 22 Apr 2025
ROME — Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday ... The wider soccer and sports world paid homage after Francis died at 88 ... A planned new San Lorenzo stadium is to be named for Francis.
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