Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.
Category: 4. World
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New papal death ritual established at Pope Francis' request
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Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter.
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Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse
A Thai-Chinese company has denied allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake last month in Bangkok.
Authorities are probing Xin Ke…
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Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war
Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraine’s ongoing war.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Latest News
Pope Francis died on Monday. His loss, of course, is a loss for the world. If you’ll indulge me for just a moment, I’d like to relate his life and his views to what’s happening right now in the business and policy world.
At the end of 2019,…
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The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s death
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced.
Acutis was to be canonized next Sunday…
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Indonesia and China pledge maritime cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing’s activities near the Natuna Islands.
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Pope Francis Celebrated Easter and Met With JD Vance the Day Before He Died
Pope Francis kept a busy schedule until the day before his death, meeting with Vice President JD Vance and defying doctors’ orders to rest.
After he met with Mr. Vance, a Catholic, Pope Francis then appeared from a balcony that overlooks St….
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One last blessing: Watch Pope Francis’ final Vatican appearance
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88, known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernise the Catholic Church.
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