A moderate figure with a long history of service within the Church, Prevost, 69, was closely aligned with Pope Francis and had spent years as a missionary in Peru
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Funeral to be held on Saturday at 0800GMT
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Pope Francis’ death deeply moves DR Congo where many recall his 2023 visit and advocacy for peace.
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The Vatican reports that over the past year, seven million Africans have converted to Catholicism, making the continent one of the fastest-growing regions for the Church
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The Catholic Church enters a phase known as Sede Vacante (Vacant See), during which day-to-day responsibilities fall to the camerlengo (chamberlain)
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Pope suffered from ‘prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis’ associated with thrombocytopenia
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The pope’s Easter remarks come after Hamas rejected Israel’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire, instead demanding a deal to end the war in exchange for the release of hostages
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After over a month of treatment for double pneumonia, Pope Francis will return home in stable condition. His recovery continues with a period of rest.
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Pope Francis, 88, remains stable in a Rome hospital, showing a gradual improvement and responding well to treatment, according to the Vatican.
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At 88 years old, Pope Francis is now in his 14th day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, marking the longest hospital stay of his papacy
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