World's eyes on the Vatican as cardinals gather to arrange Pope Francis's funeral and take first step in deciding his successor - plus announce when his body will go on display in St Peter's Basilica

found 2025 › Apr › 22 (Tue) @ 06:35 UTC

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Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the 88-year-old Pontiff died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next – podcast

found 2025 › Apr › 22 (Tue) @ 02:20 UTC

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Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports

Pope Francis wa…

Gwen Stefani takes husband Blake Shelton to church for Easter Sunday after fan backlash over prayer app

found 2025 › Apr › 22 (Tue) @ 00:35 UTC

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Gwen Stefani was seen heading to church with husband Blake Shelton.

Leonardo DiCaprio breaks silence on Pope Francis' death at 88 as he reflects on fateful 2016 meeting

found 2025 › Apr › 22 (Tue) @ 00:35 UTC

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Leonardo DiCaprio has paid emotional tribute to Pope Francis after the Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday aged 88.

Trump praised for sweet interactions with kids at Easter egg roll after years of awkward Biden moments

found 2025 › Apr › 22 (Tue) @ 00:35 UTC

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Donald Trump was handing out high fives and celebrating the holiday with children at the annual White House Easter egg roll, earning favorable comparisons to predecessor Joe Biden.

Returned to the house of the Father: After his final blessing on Easter Sunday, the frail Pope dies of a stroke. Now a battle for the Catholic Church's future begins

found 2025 › Apr › 22 (Tue) @ 00:35 UTC

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As the world united in mourning, manoeuvring began in Rome over the contest to shape the Church over the next decade and guide its billion-plus adherents.

Villages go to war in annual 'bottle kicking' battle as hundreds turn out for Easter Monday tradition where locals 'fight to move barrels to streams'

found 2025 › Apr › 21 (Mon) @ 23:20 UTC

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The annual sporting contest between neighbouring rivals Hallaton and Medbourne sees participants compete to bring a wooden beer barrel across a boundary stream within their village.

Russia’s Easter truce marred by accusations of attacks in Ukraine

found 2025 › Apr › 21 (Mon) @ 19:40 UTC

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Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.

Celebrities pay tribute to Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for being an ally’

found 2025 › Apr › 21 (Mon) @ 18:55 UTC

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Martin Scorsese, Russell Crowe, Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Longoria are among stars remembering late pope who died aged 88

Pope Francis tributes – latest updates

Numerous celebrities, many among the nearl…

Russell Brand seen attending local church in Florida on Easter Sunday - just days before his UK court appearance on rape and sexual assault charges

found 2025 › Apr › 21 (Mon) @ 18:55 UTC

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Despite his scheduled UK court appearance having been charged earlier this month for multiple sexual offences, Russell Brand visited a church near his home in Florida on Easter Sunday.