A POPE FOR LATIN AMERICA Latin America bids fond farewell to its first pontiff Today 13:17 News of death of Pope Francis moves many in Latin America; Personalities such as Lionel Messi and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pay tribute.
PRESIDENT TO ROME Government confirms President Milei will attend Pope’s funeral Today 11:36 President Javier Milei will leave on a flight bound for Rome on Thursday night to attend the funeral of Argentine pontiff at the Vatican; Sister Karina among travelling delegation that includes four ministers and spokesman.
Death of Pope Francis A 'discreet death': Vatican recounts Pope's last hours Today 09:35 What we know about the circumstances surrounding the Argentine pontiff's death and what is to follow.
Death of Pope Francis Pope’s funeral to take place on April 26 in Rome Today 09:25 Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the Catholic leader.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS The Pope who never returned – Argentina mourns its national hero Yesterday 19:39 Twelve years after celebrating Pope Francis’ coronation, Argentines mourn the death of a national hero who never returned home.
Death of Pope Francis Pope pushed himself, knew he 'did not have long left' – Vatican source Yesterday 16:45 Weakened by five weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital, some in the Vatican suspect the 88-year-old pontiff knew that his strength was abandoning him.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Pope Francis died of a stroke, confirms Vatican in statement Yesterday 15:35 Francis died of "cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse," says Vatican in a statement.
ARGENTINE PONTIFF Flores, football and villas – Pope Francis' life in Buenos Aires Yesterday 15:25 Pope Francis' legacy will live on in the neighbourhood of Flores, at his beloved San Lorenzo football club and in the shantytowns he regularly visited.
CATHOLIC CHURCH President Milei to travel to Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral Yesterday 13:50 President Javier Milei will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral at the Holy See; Government declares seven days of mourning following pontiff's death.
Death of Pope Francis Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva: ‘We’ve lost the Pope of the poor’ Yesterday 12:26 Archbishop of Buenos Aires pays homage to Pope Francis as he leads Mass at cathedral; “We’re lost the father of all humanity,” declares Jorge García Cuerva.
DEATH OF ARGENTINE PONTIFF Who am I to judge? Pope Francis in quotes Yesterday 11:42 Pope Francis, who will go down in history as a radical pontiff and a champion of underdogs, died on Monday at age 88, having forged a more compassionate Catholic Church.
Catholic Church Pope Francis has died – what happens next? Yesterday 11:39 After the official announcement of Pope Francis' death, a few steps need to be followed. To properly mourn and bury him, and to select his successor.
REACTION IN ARGENTINA 'We are orphaned': Argentina mourns loss of papal son Yesterday 11:27 Mourners gather at Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral to collectively mourn the loss of their late pontiff, compatriot and hero, Pope Francis.
Catholic Church Faith foes: Pope Francis' fight with the Catholic right Yesterday 11:25 Pope Francis made many radical changes to the Catholic Church, arousing both fervour and fury with his reforms.
PRESIDENT ON POPE President Milei hails Pope's 'wisdom' despite 'differences' Yesterday 07:56 President bids farewell to Buenos Aires-born pontiff with statement recognising "differences" between two Argentines.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, dead at 88 Yesterday 06:30 Pope Francis has died, confirms Vatican in statement; Pontiff aroused both fervour and fury within the Church with reforms aimed at opening up centuries-old institution to the modern-day faithful.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd 20-04-2025 09:17 Pope's convalescence from pneumonia has kept him away from most Holy Week events but Francis made a major effort Sunday, greeting the faithful from his popemobile for nearly 15 minutes.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Recovering Pope Francis surprises crowd at Vatican square 06-04-2025 09:33 Argentine pontiff makes surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican.
Catholic Church Convalescing Pope Francis's condition improving, says Vatican 01-04-2025 13:33 Vatican says there has been a "slight improvement" in Pope Francis's lungs as he recovers from five weeks in hospital with life-threatening pneumonia.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis returns home from hospital, thanks faithful 23-03-2025 10:41 Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks receiving treatment.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Hospitalised Pope Francis says he is 'facing period of trial' 16-03-2025 09:26 Latest update from Vatican tampers speculation that the Pope's progress could signal an imminent release from hospital.
LGBTQ RIGHTS Transgender sex workers welcomed by Pope Francis pray for his health 13-03-2025 14:13 Latin American transgender sex workers voice their support for the pope's health and the worry that is associated with their futures - if anything were to happen to the pope.
Catholic Church Hospitalised Pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain 13-03-2025 14:02 Argentine-born pontiff has previously refused to make any concessions to his age or increasingly fragile health, but experts say his recovery could take weeks given his age and recurring health issues.
POPE FRANCIS Weak-sounding pope releases audio from hospital 06-03-2025 18:00 Pope Francis says heartfelt thanks to worldwide supporters for their prayers as he nears three weeks in hospital: "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."
CATHOLIC CHURCH Argentines begin Lent with prayers for Pope’s health 05-03-2025 17:18 In the neighbourhood where Jorge Bergoglio grew up, Catholic faithful are praying for the Pope's recovery.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Vatican: Pope breathing without mask after respiratory attacks 04-03-2025 12:32 Argentine pontiff has been at Gemelli hospital in Rome since February 14 and on Monday suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure." The 88-year-old was admitted initially for bronchitis, which then developed into pneumonia in both lungs.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Vatican: Pope's condition 'stable' but remains complex 02-03-2025 16:01 Head of the Catholic Church was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs. He remains hospitalised.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Ailing Pope 'critical but stable,' says Vatican 25-02-2025 16:50 Pope Francis remains in a critical condition but is stable and working from his sick bed.
Catholic Church Fresh health fears as Pope Francis is hospitalised with bronchitis 14-02-2025 15:39 Pope Francis admitted to hospital in Rome for tests and treatment for ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican announces.
FRANCIS FEUD Pope told to 'stick to Church' after Trump critique 11-02-2025 14:12 The Argentine pontiff accused US President Donald Trump of 'damaging the dignity' of migrants through his stringent deportation policy.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope slams Church's 'chauvinistic mentality,' promotes Vatican nun 22-01-2025 12:20 Argentine pontiff says he agrees there are not enough nuns in roles of responsibility and that Church must overcome "clerical and chauvinistic mentality."
Disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña Pope voices concern over missing seven-year-old 15-01-2025 13:58 Pontiff expresses fears over disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña, the young boy who went missing in Corrientes seven months ago, noting hypothesis that child was “taken away to extract his organs for transplants.”
MEMORY LANE WITH FRANCIS Francis recounts 'mischievous' youth in autobiography 15-01-2025 12:33 Argentine pontiff reminisces on a childhood spent eating pizza, walking the streets and getting up to no good in his Buenos Aires neighbourhood.
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST Pope Francis calls for Gaza 'genocide' investigation 17-11-2024 09:03 Pope Francis for the first time tackles claims of Israel's ongoing "genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza in a forthcoming book.
CATHOLIC CHURCH New head of Catholic Church in Argentina voices poverty concerns 15-11-2024 11:50 New head of Catholic Synod in Argentina decries larger lines at food aid centres and soup kitchens, warning there are "too many people" outside the economic system.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis opens debate on the future of Roman Catholic Church 02-10-2024 12:02 Pope Francis opens a new debate on the future of the Roman Catholic Church, which faces pressure over the role of women and the ongoing horrors of clerical child abuse.
CATHOLIC CRITICISM Pope Francis criticises Milei government’s policing of protests 20-09-2024 10:40 Catholic leader voices criticism: “The government put its foot down and instead of paying for social justice, it paid for pepper spray, it was convenient for them,” he says of recent protests.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope says he hasn’t decided whether he will visit Argentina 13-09-2024 16:55 Pope Francis says he has not yet decided if he will travel to Argentina next year.
SOCIETY & POVERTY Thousands march on the Day of San Cayetano, patron saint of bread and work 07-08-2024 19:39 Annual Catholic march sees demonstrators voice criticism of President Milei’s government.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis transfers Argentina's primatial see to Santiago del Estero 22-07-2024 18:09 The decision was informed by Bishops Jorge García Cuerva and Vicente Bokalic Iglic. “We are inviting an integrating look into the national territory in a renewed federal purpose,” they said in a press release.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope deplores state of democracy, warns against 'populists' 07-07-2024 09:03 "Democracy is not in good health in the world today," declares Pope Francis as he warns against the "seductive" polarisation and populists.
G7 SUMMIT Pope arrives at G7 for historic address after morning of comedy 14-06-2024 10:38 Pontiff spends morning clowning around with over 100 top global comedians including Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon, before heading off to G7 Leaders Summit.
Church vs Sandra Priests pressure Pettovello, government on social policies 13-06-2024 09:09 Criticism from Church leaders picks up amid increased tensions over lack of food supplies at soup kitchens and community canteens.
POLITICS Frente Joven: Catholic group gains influence in Milei’s government 07-06-2024 17:25 Members of the Catholic group Frente Joven, which raised its profile during the push to legalise abortion in Argentina, are gaining posts in Javier Milei’s government. Posts in the Cults Secretariat, the Human Capital Ministry and Congress. How the scandal of Sandra Pettovello and Pablo de la Torre relates. by Giselle Leclercq
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis apologises for use of gay slur 28-05-2024 11:14 Pope Francis issues apology for use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week.
argentine pontiff Italian media claims Pope Francis used gay slur in meeting with bishops 27-05-2024 18:28 Pope Francis used an offensive gay slang word during a meeting with Italian bishops, two media outlets reported on Monday.
POVERTY Court orders Milei government to distribute held-up food aid 27-05-2024 15:14 Court orders Argentina's government to release five tons of food meant for the poor that is being held in storage.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Against abortion, for LGBTQ rights: Vatican defends 'human dignity' 08-04-2024 16:14 Vatican publishes new text condemning "grave violations of human dignity," listing abortion, surrogacy and gender theory alongside discrimination against migrants and LGBTQ people.
argentine pontiff Girls, rivalries, football in Pope Francis's first memoir 15-03-2024 12:46 Pope Francis' new autobiography, which will be released next week, sees the 87-year-old is storytelling mode, joking around about his past. But he also addresses serious aspects, like his role during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope launches fresh attack against 'dangerous' gender ideology 01-03-2024 12:57 Argentine pontiff and leader of Catholic Church declares "worst danger" today is "gender ideology."