The Catholic Church’s Process for the Death of a Pope and the Election of a New One
Vatican City (AP) – The Pope’s death Start a Century-old rituals A sacred vow by the Cardinals who elected successors, to drill a voting hole with needles and thread after counting, and to burn to produce white or black smoke when there are new leaders of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics. The election itself is […]
Former President Barack Obama Mourns Death of ‘Rare Leader’ Pope Francis
Former President Barack Obama (d) said Monday that he and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, were mourning the death of Pope Francis. Obama’s comment It came after the Vatican announced he had died early Monday in Rome at the age of 88. “Pope Francis was an unusual leader who wanted us to be […]
Empire State Building shines in gold, white in memory of Pope Francis after pontiff’s death
The Empire State Building in New York has sparkled gold and white tower lights for four-hour windows on Monday night, until Tuesday morning in commemoration of Pope Francis after his death. According to the Empire State Building website, the building has been shining from 10pm on Monday night and is lit up until 2am on […]
Where Pope Francis stood in the eyes of American Catholics
Recent polls show that Pope Francis, who changed the face of the Pope, was widely popular among over 60 million American Catholics. 78% of American Catholics expressed their positive opinions in a Pew poll in early February, just before Francis’ long hospitalization in the case of dual pneumonia. The 88-year-old Pope passed away on Monday […]
US Leaders Celebrate the Lasting Legacy of Pope Francis
On Monday, US legislators and notable individuals paid heartfelt homage to Pope Francis’ legacy. President Trump recognized Francis by ordering all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday. “He was a wonderful person. He put in great effort. He cherished the world, and it’s a privilege to do this,” Trump stated. […]
‘The people’s pope’: what the papers say about the death of Pope Francis | Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ death has echoed around the world, with Catholic leaders remembering as Jesuit popes, where millions of people sought social and economic justice. Below is how major British newspapers responded to this news. Guardian Front Page, April 22, 2025 “Pope Francis, the groundbreaking head of the Catholic Church, dies at the age of 88.” […]
Glenn Beck reacts to passing of Pope Francis
This morning, Pope Francis died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Vatican. He was 88 years old and suffered from health issues. His replacement may be determined by the Cardinal’s Secret Conclave over the next 15-20 days. As an orthotic device for the world to find the next person in the line, Glenbeck There […]
How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next – podcast | Pope Francis
Pope Francis worked until the end. On Easter Sunday, the 88-year-old Catholic Church director offered Easter greetings to the crowd at St. Peters Square who had gathered for Mass. By the next morning, he had passed away several months after fighting pneumonia and bronchitis. From the beginning, the first Latin American pope wanted his pope […]
‘He left an indelible impression’: Catholics across Asia-Pacific mourn the Pope | Asia Pacific
Pope Francis’ death holds deep mourning millions of people in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as he remembers the Catholic leaders known for his humility, inter-pagan commitment and dedication to their region. In the small Timor Reste where over 95% of people are Catholic, Francis was the first pope to visit since independence. When he […]
Argentinian chef who once cooked for Pope Francis talks 2015 NYC visit
The Argentine chef and restaurateur who cooked homemade meals for Pope Francis during his visit to New York City recalled his extensive preparation for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, including building a “St. Grill” specifically for the occasion. Ismael Alba, 66, is the chef and owner of Buenos Aires, the top Argentine restaurant in East Village. In 2015 […]