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Trump posts spoof picture dressed as pope

Trump posts spoof picture dressed as pope

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Friday a spoof picture of himself dressed as the pope on his Truth Social platform after joking that he would like to be the next Catholic pontiff.
Asked to predict the next pope, AI bots hedge bets

Asked to predict the next pope, AI bots hedge bets

Who might succeed Pope Francis?

Who might succeed Pope Francis?

Italy postpones sporting events following Pope's death

Italy postpones sporting events following Pope's death

The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) called for all sporting events due to take place in Italy on Monday to be postponed following the death of Pope Francis and for "a minute's silence to be observed at events throughout the week".
April 21, 2025 | 11:13 pm PT
Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday of the 88-year-old reformer, who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during his 12 years leading the Catholic Church.
April 21, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
The steps to choose a successor to Pope Francis

The steps to choose a successor to Pope Francis

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that mark the end of one papacy and lead to the start of the next.
April 21, 2025 | 12:47 am PT
Pope is making first public appearance before hospital discharge and return to Vatican

Pope is making first public appearance before hospital discharge and return to Vatican

Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged Sunday from the hospital, where he survived a severe case of pneumonia that twice threatened his life and raised the prospect of a papal resignation or funeral.
March 23, 2025 | 03:35 am PT
Pope suffers respiratory attack, condition critical: Vatican

Pope suffers respiratory attack, condition critical: Vatican

Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical", the Vatican said Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required "high-flow oxygen", and also blood transfusions.
February 22, 2025 | 05:33 pm PT
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized with bronchitis

Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized with bronchitis

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff.
February 14, 2025 | 08:37 pm PT
Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit

Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit

Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said, warning of delays and additional clearance time.
September 9, 2024 | 04:12 pm PT
Pope arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia to start Asia-Pacific tour

Pope arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia to start Asia-Pacific tour

Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Tuesday to kick off a four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific that will be the longest and farthest of the 87-year-old's papacy.
September 2, 2024 | 09:08 pm PT
Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.
May 28, 2024 | 07:36 pm PT
Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility.
April 17, 2024 | 04:04 am PT
Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so, saying in a new memoir he still has “many projects to bring to fruition.”
March 14, 2024 | 06:22 pm PT
Pope, quoting Buddha, urges religious dialogue to fight fundamentalism

Pope, quoting Buddha, urges religious dialogue to fight fundamentalism

Calling himself one of the "humble heirs" of ancient schools of wisdom and quoting the Buddha, Pope Francis on Sunday urged all religions to live in harmony and shun ideological fundamentalism that foments violence.
September 3, 2023 | 12:38 am PT
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