Updated 21 April 2025 at 22:51 IST
India Declares 3-Day Mourning As Mark of Respect On Pope Francis’s Death
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope died at 88. The Vatican confirmed his passing at 7:35 a.m., after a 12-year papacy marked by health struggles.
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Pope Francis Dies LIVE: The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis died on Monday, the Vatican confirmed. Over the course of his 12-year papacy, he had battled several health issues. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the pope's passing at 7:35 a.m. (0535 GMT), stating, "This morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s home.”
21 April 2025 at 22:51 IST
India Declares 3-Day Mourning As Mark of Respect On Pope Francis’s Death...
India Declares 3-Day Mourning As Mark of Respect On Pope Francis’s Death. MoHA releases a press note.
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When PM Modi Met With Pope Francis
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Pope Francis' Final Public Appearance
Pope Francis Death LIVE: Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. His last public engagement was a meeting with the U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday morning at the Casa Santa Marta. Read full story here
21 April 2025 at 14:51 IST
Pope Francis passes away at 88
Pope Francis Death LIVE: Pope Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, died on Monday after critical health battle. He was 88. “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,″ Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said in an announcement. Read the full story here
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Published On: 21 April 2025 at 14:30 IST