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Pope Francis, Vatican

The Associated Press on MSN · 19m

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican

Since his 2013 election, Francis has eschewed the pomp often associated with the papacy to emphasize his role as the bishop of Rome and a servant of the “church of the poor.”

Pope Francis, avoiding pomp, asks to be buried in simple wooden casket

Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple wooden casket will suffice when the time comes for his funeral.

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican

The Washington Post · 1h

Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes.

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

Pope Francis Approves New Rites for His Own Funeral

Pope Francis has approved new rites for his own funeral for when he dies to simplify rituals and be buried outside the Vatican.

Gaza, Pope Francis

CNN on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis calls for investigation into Gaza genocide allegations

Pope Francis has said that allegations of a genocide in Gaza should be “carefully investigated” marking some of his strongest criticism yet of Israel’s war with Hamas.

LA Times on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide

It’s the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.

Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza

ROME, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has suggested the global community should study whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people, in some of his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in its year-long war.

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Francis Ngannou reacts to Jake Paul's win over Mike Tyson: 'That sight just hurt me'

Francis Ngannou had a hard time watching his good friend Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul. 58-year-old Tyson managed to avoid ...

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Iran's President Calls on Pope Francis to Use Influence to Stop War in Middle East

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Pope Francis to use his influence with Christian governments ...

16hon MSNOpinion

Opinion | Pope Francis Turns on Israel

Pope Francis has written a new book to mark the 2025 jubilee. In an excerpt from “Hope Never Disappoints” that has generated ...

16hon MSN

Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier agree how Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou would unfold

After UFC 309, Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier doubt Francis Ngannou's chances against Jon Jones. Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) ...

The Royal Gazette1d

MPs pay tribute to Canon James Francis

Several Progressive Labour Party MPs have paid tribute to the late Reverend Canon James Francis. Walter Roban, the Deputy ...

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Omar Harfouch Performs Historic Concert in the Vatican: A Message of Peace Honored by Pope Francis

After speaking, Omar Harfouch performed his "Concerto for Peace" for some twenty minutes. Warmly applauded at the end of his ...

Does Pope Francis Have A Wife? Only Four Popes Have Been Legally Married As An Exception

Pope Francis has engaged deeply with youth issues, publishing a children’s book, Dear Pope Francis (2016), in which he ...

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