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First US-Born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome First US-Born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome
First Us-born Pope Vows Unity At Historic Inauguration In Rome In a historic celebration, Pope Leo XIV, the first United States-born pontiff in the nearly 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, made a pledge to work for unity during his inauguration mass on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter's Square in Rome. Addressing a crowd of over 200,000, including many world leaders, he expressed gratitude for the support he has received as he steps into his new role after Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. “Following the death of Pope Francis, we felt like sheep without a shepherd," Pope Leo said. "Yet, having received his final blessing on E…
Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican
Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his final words — before his death. Click here for a new, updated story - Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope The 88-year-old pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time on Easter Monday, April 21, with the cause of death identified as a stroke that resulted in a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. Pope Francis made his first public appearances since a 38-day hospital stay in the last few days, greeting the crowds gathered in a tulip-filled St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday on Apri…
Pope Francis Dies At 88, Day After Giving Easter Blessing Outside Vatican Pope Francis Dies At 88, Day After Giving Easter Blessing Outside Vatican
Pope Francis Dies At 88, Day After Giving Easter Blessing Outside Vatican Pope Francis, the groundbreaking leader of the Catholic Church known for his humility and at times biting critiques of church culture, has died at age 88, a day after giving the traditional Easter blessing outside the Vatican. Click here for a new, updated story - Pope Francis' Cause Of Death Revealed By Vatican The pontiff's death comes just over two months after he was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, Feb. 14, following a respiratory tract infection. Two weeks later, he experienced an “isolated” breathing crisis that raised concerns about his dire con…