Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

Apr 29, 2025 10:16

ZENIT Staff

The note expresses "gratitude for the solidarity shown in this moment of sorrow" Photo: Markus Schreiber / AP

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

Cardinal Parolin has solidified his position as the favorite among English bookmakers: the odds for the Vatican Secretary of State are now 3.25 at William Hill. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has lost ground compared to the early hours following the death of Pope Francis, with his odds rising from 2.75 to 4.00 to 1.

Apr 27, 2025 20:05

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

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

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Zen gets permission from China to go to Rome where he questions dean of cardinals

True to his outspoken character, Zen has continued to voice concern even in these days of mourning. From Rome, he questioned why the first General Congregation of cardinals—an essential meeting ahead of the conclave—was convened so hastily, beginning on April 22

Apr 27, 2025 19:59

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Francis

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

Interview•Pope Francis

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

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Holiness and the Evangelical Counsels Explained in Light of the Second Vatican Council by Pope Leo XIV

The Pope’s General Audience, April 8, 2026, on holiness and the evangelical counsels

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Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

Opus Dei postpones reform of its Statutes after Pope Francis’ death

German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

Countdown to a new Pope begins: Conclave to start on May 7. Here are more details

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

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

Cardinal Zen gets permission from China to go to Rome where he questions dean of cardinals

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

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