During the Pontificate of Pope Francis, the Number of People Who Came to See the Pope Plummeted

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Jorge Enrique Mújica

Angelus October 8 Photo: Vatican Media

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Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

Adding to the complexity, Israel’s attendance at the papal funeral was low-profile but respectful. Yaron Sideman, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, represented the country at the solemn ceremonies in St. Peter’s Square.

Apr 27, 2025 20:03

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Julian Assange at Pope’s funeral. They claim that he proposed to give him asylum

Their presence at the Vatican carried deep personal significance. In June 2023, long before freedom was even a near possibility for Assange, Stella and her children had been received privately by Pope Francis

Apr 27, 2025 19:57

Valentina di Giorgio

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Pope’s Cousin, Who Attended His Funeral, Talks About Him

At the end of the funeral, the Salesian missionary and cousin of Pope Francis spoke of her personal connection with the Pontiff: the family bond, the shared memories, and the testimony of a man who lived with simplicity and love for the people.

Apr 27, 2025 05:57

ZENIT Staff

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[Photo Gallery] In One Day, 70 Thousand People Visited Pope Francis’ Tomb

At the end of the day a total of 70 thousand people passed through the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in history.

Apr 27, 2025 05:52

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

A great summary of Francis in the light of the Gospel: the great homily of his funeral in its entirety

Homily delivered by Cardinal Re, dean of the College of Cardinals

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ZENIT Staff

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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During the Pontificate of Pope Francis, the Number of People Who Came to See the Pope Plummeted

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