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Jewish State of Israel asks embassies to remove condolences for Pope’s death

Only Israeli President Isaac Herzog has broken the silence, offering a more measured reflection: “May his memory inspire acts of kindness and hope for humanity.” His words stand alone, a lone olive branch in an otherwise barren official response.

Apr 22, 2025 18:21

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

This is how the Pope died and these were his last words, those who accompanied him reveal

“Thank you for bringing me back to the Square,” he told Strappetti. It was more than gratitude for a physical return to a place. It was a recognition of something deeper—the heart of Francis’ mission: to walk with the people, touch their wounds, and meet them where they are. His papacy was never one of distance or protocol, but of proximity.

Apr 22, 2025 18:19

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

60 cardinals attend first meeting after Pope’s death: these were the initial decisions

Cardinals Begin Deliberations After Pope Francis’ Passing, Marking the First Steps Toward a New Papacy

Apr 22, 2025 18:16

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Cardinals Decide to Suspend Beatifications Until Election of the New Pope

Pope Francis, Bishops and Cardinals, Causes of Saints

Apr 22, 2025 09:02

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Day and Time of the Funeral Mass for the Roman Pontiff Francis

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the first day of the Novendiary, the Funeral Mass of the Roman Pontiff Francis will be celebrated on the parvis of St. Peter’s Basilica, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis (nos. 82-109).

Apr 22, 2025 07:20

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

When and at What Time Will Pope Francis’ Coffin Be Transferred to the Vatican Basilica? Here’s the Answer.

The procession will pass through Santa Marta Square and the Square of the Roman Proto-Martyrs; from the Arch of the Bells it will exit to Saint Peter’s Square and enter the Vatican Basilica through the central door.

Apr 22, 2025 07:18

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

What Did the Pope Die Of? The Vatican Releases the Causes of Death

The causes of death were cerebral apoplexy, coma, and irreversible cardiovascular collapse

Apr 21, 2025 16:48

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Unpublished: This Is the Testament of Pope Francis. Full Text in English

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Apr 21, 2025 13:21

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Estimated Date on Which Pope Francis’s Body Will Be in the Basilica for the Homage of Catholics

Wednesday, April 23rd would be the date on which Pope Francis would be in the Vatican Basilica for veneration by the faithful.

Apr 21, 2025 12:35

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Declaration of Death and Placing of the Body of Pope Francis in the Coffin

On the evening of Monday, April 21, at 8:00 p.m., Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the Rite of Certification of Death and the Placing of the Body in the Coffin.

Apr 21, 2025 07:04

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Pope Francis