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What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one

The Independent UK

Pope Francis Makes History in Death: Will Be First Pontiff Buried Outside Vatican in Over a Century

Pope Francis to become the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican, choosing a final resting place at the Basilica of St Mary Major.

International Business Times UK

Clerical Sex Abuse: Pope Francis's Thorniest Challenge

When Pope Francis took over in 2013, the Catholic Church was embroiled in a global scandal over child sex abuse by priests, and the institution's attempts to cover it up.

International Business Times

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The Beautiful Game: Pope Francis's Passion For Football

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.

International Business Times

Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning

The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.

Euronews

Watch: Mourners gather at St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis dies aged 88

Watch as thousands of mourners gather at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican following the announcement of Pope Francis’ death, on Monday 21 April.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff dies, aged 88

Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. Born Jorge Bergoglio, Francis was the first Jesuit to lead the world's almost 1.4 billion Catholics and the first from the Americas.

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Pope Francis Death Update: How To Pay Homage to the Late Pontiff

While a precise date for the funeral has not yet been officially confirmed, sources within the Vatican suggest that the ceremony will likely take place later this week

International Business Times UK

First LGBT group to meet Pope hails ‘transformative’ welcoming approach

Francis said ‘who am I to judge?’ when asked about gay priests in 2013

The Independent UK

Pope Francis's Delicate Ties With Politics In Argentina

Pope Francis navigated a complex relationship with politics in Argentina, a juggling act observers say explains why he never once returned to the country that informed his love for the downtrodden, for tango and for soccer.

International Business Times

More than 100 Easter bombing victims in Sri Lanka named 'witnesses of faith' by Vatican

The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people.

Euronews

Mykola Bychok: the Melbourne bishop who will help choose the next pope

As a cardinal under the age of 80, the Ukrainian-born priest will be one of the select few Catholic leaders to gather in the Vatican for the papal conclave

The Guardian - AU

Pope Francis death: The elaborate rituals of a papal funeral

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, had streamlined the funeral rituals

The Independent UK

What Happens When A Pope Dies: Pope Francis Passes At Age 88 Early Morning Easter Monday

Pope Francis has died aged 88 after a surprise Easter appearance, with the Vatican now preparing a simplified funeral in line with his wishes and beginning the process to elect his successor.

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Euronews

What happens next in the Vatican?

'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi

The Guardian - UK

Conclave: the Vatican’s secret process for choosing a new pope

Cardinals will soon gather under Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling to elect Francis’s successor

Evening Standard

First LGBT group to meet Pope hails his ‘transformative’ welcoming approach

Francis said ‘who am I to judge?’ when asked about gay priests in 2013.

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Evening Standard

King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.

The Conversation

Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being hospitalised with double pneumonia.

The Independent UK

In full: The Vatican’s official statement announcing the death of Pope Francis

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement

The Independent UK

King and Queen’s ‘special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks of his life

Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute

Euronews

Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says

The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia.

The Independent UK

Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion

Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis brought an outsider’s eye to the papacy – even if healing the church’s divisions was beyond him

He will be remembered as one of the great communicators of Christian faith, with a focus on justice, ecology and humanity, says former Tablet editor Catherine Pepinster

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