Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church has died on April 21. This has ended an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension. Pope Francis sought to overhaul the institution. He was 88, and had survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Watch in for more details!

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Pope Francis, the charismatic Argentine pontiff who redefined the modern papacy, died at 88. Known as the people's pope, Francis leaves behind a transformed catholic church more compassionate and engaged with contemporary issues, yet still anchored to its ancient traditions.

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Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Farrell said in the announcement.

“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.

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World: In his last address, the pope turned his focus to major global issues. He spoke of the rise of antisemitism and condemned the violence in Gaza, calling for peace and a ceasefire.

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World | Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed in a video statement on Monday (April 21). His death comes after a 12-year papacy.

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World: After the Mass, the Vatican released a text prepared by Francis in which he prayed for “doctors, nurses, and health workers, who are not always helped to work in adequate conditions and are sometimes even victims of aggression.”

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For the seventh straight Sunday, the Vatican released the text of Pope Francis' Angelus after the 88-year-old pontiff's frail health prevented him from delivering the prayer in person. Dozens of faithful gathered around the window in St. Peter's Square from where he usually delivers his blessing.

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Pope Francis makes first public appearance on Sunday (Mar 23) from the hospital balcony before being discharged to bless the crowd since being admitted on February 14. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling against pneumonia for five weeks. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis makes first public appearance as he leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment

World | Pope Francis makes first public appearance from hospital balcony to bless crowd since being admitted on February 14. The pontiff has been battling against pneumonia for five weeks.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance in five weeks as he leaves hospital

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis on Sunday, over a month since he was admitted to the hospital in February for double pneumonia. The pontiff was seen celebrating mass from the chapel in his hospital suite. Watch to know more!

Vatican releases first photo of ailing Pope Francis from hospital's chapel

Pope Francis's health condition is improving, and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican announced Monday, stating the 88-year-old pontiff could be discharged within days. watch this report for more details!

Pope Francis' Health Remains Stable Amid Slight Improvements

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World: The Vatican said, “The critical clinical conditions of the Holy Father demonstrate a slight improvement. Even today there were no episodes of asthmatic respiratory attacks; some laboratory tests have improved.”

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World news: Pope Francis expressed confidence in his treatment Sunday in a message published in place of his weekly Angelus prayer, as the 88-year-old spent the tenth day in hospital.

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World: Francis, admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital with breathing difficulties, has slightly improved over the past couple of days despite pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican.

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Pope Francis has now spent an entire week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital receiving treatment for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff's condition is reportedly stable, but there continues to be speculation about whether he might consider stepping down if his health prevents him from carrying out his duties further. Watch in for more details!

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A London born Italian teenager nicknamed God's influencer have will become the Catholic church's first Millennial Saint in April next year. Carlo Acutis who died of leukemia age 15 in 2006 was beatified four years ago after the Vatican rule that he had miraculously saved another boy's life. Watch in for more details!

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Pope Francis and the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque vowed Thursday to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment, issuing a joint call for interfaith friendship and common cause at the heart of Francis’ visit to Indonesia.

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Indonesians is all set to welcome Pope Francis to Jakarta on Monday for the first leg of a 12-day tour around Southeast Asia and Oceania. Watch in for more details!

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The Vatican on Saturday (Aug 3) slammed the Paris Olympics organisers for the opening ceremony that allegedly parodied Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" painting.

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The Vatican City cricket team was recently on tour in the United Kingdom. Each member of the Pope's team hails from the South Indian state of Kerala.

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After a two-year trial in the Vatican, the Pope appeared to have won, receiving ten convictions, 37-year jail terms, and demands for £150 million in compensation.

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