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AFP
May 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment

Describing himself as Saint Peter’s “unworthy Successor” in one of his first addresses as pontiff, Leo praised Francis’s dedication “to (the) sober simplicity of life”.

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Reuters
May 09, 2025

Pope Leo faces packed schedule, inherits many events from Francis

The formal inauguration Mass – for the first US pontiff in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church – will be held in St Peter’s Square on May 18, the Vatican announced.

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AFP
May 06, 2025

Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave

The question now is whether his successor will follow a similar progressive line, or take the Church on a more conservative, traditionalist path.

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AFP
Apr 30, 2025

Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote

More than 180 “Princes of the Church” met behind closed doors to discuss what they want from the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

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Reuters
Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis’ funeral staged in front of St. Peter’s Square

Applause rang out as the coffin, inlaid with a large cross, was brought out of St. Peter’s Basilica and into the sun-filled square by 14 white-gloved pallbearers.

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Reuters
Apr 26, 2025

Royalty and presidents joining multitude of mourners at Pope Francis’ funeral

Among those attending from more than 150 countries will be US President Donald Trump, who clashed with Francis on numerous occasions over their starkly contrasting positions on immigration.

Reuters
Apr 22, 2025

Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeral

Cardinals will meet today after Pope Francis’ death to plan ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Reuters
Apr 21, 2025

Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates

Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as “papabili” to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.