Farewell Francis, a pope of surprises

Farewell Francis, a pope of surprises

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, the editors of 'America' remember an extraordinary and beloved pontiff: Francis, a pope of monumental surprises.

The rites and rules of great choice in the Sistine Chapel (ANSA)

News from CIDSE – March/April 2025

Read the latest issue of our newsletter for a review of our activities from March to April and find out what’s coming next! In particular, check our three highlights: Pope Francis’ legacyCIDSE remembers the humble courage of Pope Francis, who has been an inspiration to many of us and whose teachings and messages have influenced our work for justice, peace, and care for creation.  Omnibus simplication packageFaith leaders warn the European Comm…

Certainly, various things after Francis have been secured, but unless someone is a saint or blessed, we do not talk about relics but about mementos of the pope or another exceptional person, Father Dr. Zbigniew Czernik, director of the Museum of the Archdiocese of Warmia, told PAP. P Is it true that people close to Pope Francis secured, just in case, the article Father Dr. Zbigniew Czernik: things left after Pope Francis are for now mementos - n…

🔊 Listen to this news The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) held a posthumous tribute to Pope Francis I. This ceremony was proposed by the Permanent Representative of Bolivia, Héctor Arce Zaconeta, and was held in Washington on May 7, 2025. During the tribute, the pontiff's legacy in areas such as social justice, gender equality, and environmental protection was highlighted. Tribute by Group 10 Ambassador Héctor Arc…

Ceremony and the conclave: tender images capturing the farewell of Pope Francis

All images © Benjamin Eagle. Benjamin Eagle photographs the late Pope’s funeral at the Vatican City, Rome in arresting black and white “World leaders, dignitaries and religious figures united under a grey sky at St Peter’s Square on the 26 April 2025, to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome. Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday. In keeping with on…