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Hundreds of thousands mourn Pope Francis at Vatican funeral

26-04-2025 08:55 Coffin of Pope Francis laid to rest at the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome for burial, following his funeral at the Vatican.

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The world leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral

23-04-2025 11:22 The death of Pope Francis has rattled the world. A look at the names of world leaders who have confirmed they will pay their respects at his funeral on Saturday.

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President Milei to travel to Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral

21-04-2025 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.

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Faith foes: Pope Francis' fight with the Catholic right

21-04-2025 11:25 Pope Francis made many radical changes to the Catholic Church, arousing both fervour and fury with his reforms.

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'Mama Antula,’ nation's first female saint, brings Milei and Pope together

16-01-2024 15:51 María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, more commonly known as ‘Mama Antula,’ will be canonised by Pope Francis on February 11 at the St Peter’s Basilica. The ceremony to mark the occasion is something of a miracle itself – it will bring the pontiff together with his once-fierce critic President Javier Milei.

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Vatican authorises blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats

18-12-2023 14:13 Document approved by Pope Francis approves "the possibility of blessings for couples in irregular situations (including unmarried couples or divorcees) and for couples of the same sex," but does not alter stances on unions or civil partnerships.

CHURCH ABUSES

Bolivia seeks files on paedophile priests from Pope

23-05-2023 20:57 Bolivia asks head of Catholic Church for files on sexual abuse committed by priests following revelations of alleged large-scale exploitation of children.