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On The JournalLGBT Catholics
‘Pope Francis did more for LGBTQ+ people than any Pope in history,’ says prominent US priest
Michael KellyNext Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)
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Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
On The JournalGaza
Pope Francis had nightly Whatsapp calls with Catholics in Gaza since start of Israeli invasion
pope francisUS flags to be flown at half-mast, Trump confirms (while standing alongside Easter Bunny)
On The JournalCardinal Kevin Farrell
When is Pope Francis's funeral likely to take place and what role will an Irish cardinal play?
St Peter's SquarePope Francis made surprise tour of St Peter's Square in popemobile in his final public appearance
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'A man who died with his boots on': Tributes paid to Pope Francis following his death
US President Donald Trump wrote a clipped tribute on Truth Social this afternoon: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!”
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Pope Francis has died aged 88
In a statement, the Vatican said: "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta."
Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome in February for bronchitis, where he spent five weeks.
On The JournalILLEGALS
‘Fear across the board’ for undocumented Irish in the United States, says immigration lawyer
On The JournalIsrael
Israeli probe into killings of Palestinian medics finds ‘professional failures’
pope francisPope says 'no peace without freedom of religion' at Easter balcony appearance amid illness
On The JournalHumanitarian Aid
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, say Palestinians
On The Journalsit-down interview
Who is Tucker Carlson, and what did he talk to Conor McGregor about?
FactCheckFactCheck: Studies of millions of children show there is no connection between autism and vaccines
On The JournalTrump Tariffs
Trump admin studying option to fire independent finance chief, White House confirms
Marco RubioThe US wants to move on from brokering peace in Ukraine 'if it's not doable in the short term'
Holliers
Tourism chief says Ireland should not rely on US tourists too much amid turmoil
“We are nervous enough about the summer ahead because if the stock market falls, it will impact on Americans coming here.”
trade warTrump in 'no rush' to reach a deal with EU on tariffs as he meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
