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Pope Francis’ Funeral Set for Saturday, World Leaders Expected

This is Beirut, 22/04 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honor the Catholic leader. The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling ...

The Pope With 'Two Left Feet' Who Loved the 'Beautiful Game'

This is Beirut, 22/04 10:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace. From Argentine compatriots Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluigi Buffon, Francis received the greatest stars of football at the Vatican, signing dozens of ...

As World Mourns, Cardinals Prepare Pope's Funeral

This is Beirut, 22/04 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Cardinals will meet Tuesday to decide the date for Pope Francis's funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new Catholic leader within three weeks. Francis, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88 after suffering a stroke. He had been recovering from double ...

Pope Francis's Death : The World Salutes a Paladin of Peace

This is Beirut, 21/04 21:38 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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Pope Francis died Monday morning in the Vatican at the age of 88, following a stroke, as announced by the Vatican. His death sparked a wave of emotion and reactions across the globe. Political leaders, religious figures, and faithful from around the world paid tribute to the Argentine pontiff, who left a mark on the Catholic Church through his ...

Pope Francis has died: Vatican

This is Beirut, 21/04 21:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, following a stroke, as announced by the Vatican a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. "Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," said ...

“A True Friend of Palestine”: The Arab World’s Grief After Pope Francis’s Death

This is Beirut, 21/04 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Middle Eastern leaders and Arab movements praised Pope Francis, who died on Monday, for criticizing Israel's offensive on Gaza, his calls for a ceasefire and his commitment to interfaith dialogue. "We lost a faithful friend of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights," Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said, according to the official ...

15 Potential Successors to Pope Francis

This is Beirut, 21/04 18:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

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The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region. This list ...

“He Never Forgot Gaza”: Palestinian Catholics Express Sorrow After Pope Francis’s Death

This is Beirut, 21/04 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Palestinian Christians in Gaza on Monday mourned the death of Pope Francis, who had maintained close and consistent video contact with the small Christian community in the territory throughout the ongoing war. Since the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hamas, Francis had regularly called Gaza's Christians, often several times a week, ...

Easter Monday: A Remnant of an Ancient Christian Tradition

Marilyne Gellad, 21/04 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A 2,000-year-old Christian celebration, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ and lies at the very heart of the Christian faith. A time of joy and sharing, Easter is rich with traditions—from ringing church bells to egg hunts and the traditional Easter lamb. But did you know that Easter Monday is a remnant from the time of Emperor ...

Pope Francis: "Providence Will Never Forsake Lebanon"

Fady Noun, 21/04 16:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Pope Francis has always kept Lebanon close to his heart. According to those close to him and many of his visitors, the Holy Father has remained closely informed about developments in the country. While he has not visited Lebanon—due to both health concerns and the political vacuum created by the absence of a president and a fully functioning ...

Lebanese React to Pope Francis’ Death

Rayan Chami, 21/04 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, just one day after he appeared on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica to greet worshippers on Easter Sunday. His sudden passing has resonated across the world, including in Lebanon, where many expressed sorrow, admiration, and respect for the pontiff. Here's a look at how people in ...

Lebanon Grieves Deeply After Shocking Death of Pope Francis

This is Beirut, 21/04 13:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, sparking a wave of sorrow across the globe. In Lebanon, the news reverberated deeply, uniting both political and religious leaders in mourning the loss of a spiritual icon whose message of peace and inclusion touched millions. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declared a ...

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