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‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis
Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...
Where will Pope Francis be buried? See funeral plans
What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.
Who will the next Pope be after Pope Francis dies aged 88?
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican ...
Serie A postpones four Easter Monday matches after death of Pope Francis
Four Serie A matches scheduled for Monday have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope’s death, at the age of 88, came a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square on Easter ...
When was Pope Francis' last public appearance before death?
Pope Francis' last public appearance came on Easter Sunday, just a day before his death. He emerged to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, which drew wild cheers and ...
What is papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected
The Catholic College of Cardinals (the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church) convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state that remains in use to the ...
What happens when the Pope dies and what is a papal funeral?
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced. The official said in a statement: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of ...
Kathryn Bryce admits switching allegiance to England is ‘always an option’
Scotland missed out on a top-two finish in Women’s World Cup qualifying but Bryce was player of the tournament.
King Charles and Camilla tribute to pope after death
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88. The pope's death was confirmed by a Vatican official this morning. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican ...
When did Pope Francis become pope and how long was he pope?
Pope Francis took on the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi and became the first Pope from Southern America. He was pope for more than 12 years. Francis suffered from chronic lung ...
Politicians pay tribute to ‘devoted’ and ‘compassionate’ Pope
MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.
Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88
The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”. A senior Vatican official announced the pontiff died on ...