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Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle, the ‘Asian Francis,’ is papal contender

Manila, Philippines—Asia's front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the "Asian Francis." Tagle, 67, who shares...

Cardinal Tagle to assist in Conclave preps

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been appointed to assist in the preparations for the forthcoming papal conclave, alongside Cardinals Dominique Mamberti and Reinhard...

Convicted cardinal confirms he will sit out Conclave

Vatican City, Holy See—Angelo Becciu, an Italian cardinal convicted of embezzlement and stripped of his privileges by Pope Francis, confirmed Tuesday he will not take...

Conclave to elect new pope starts May 7

Vatican City, Holy See — Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday,...

After Pope’s burial, attention now focuses on the Conclave

Attention has swiftly shifted to the upcoming conclave, where cardinals will soon gather in secrecy to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church...

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica: Francis’ final resting place

Rome—The Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the center of Rome...

Pope buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Rome, Italy — Pope Francis was buried inside his favourite Rome church after a funeral mass in St Peter's Square, the Vatican said on...

Hundreds of thousands at funeral for pope ‘with an open heart’

Vatican City, Holy See — Hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including US President Donald Trump packed St Peter's Square on Saturday...

Vatican readies for simple, high-stakes papal funeral

Marcos, world leaders to pay last respects to Pope Francis today The Vatican made final preparations Friday for Pope Francis' funeral today (Saturday) as the...

First Couple joins world leaders for Pope’s funeral

CBCP head, 2 other Filipino cardinals to join conclave President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos left for the Vatican Thursday evening...

Pilgrims flock to pay tribute to Pope Francis lying in state

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis's open coffin was transferred Wednesday to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, with thousands of people...

Pope’s funeral set for Saturday

World leaders expected to attend HOLY SEE—Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced yesterday, as world leaders from US President Donald...

3 Filipino cardinals to participate in Vatican conclave

Three Filipino cardinals led by Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle are expected to participate in the next conclave to select the successor of Pope Francis,...

Pope Francis death from stroke sets off global tributes, mourning

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday of the 88-year-old reformer, who inspired devotion...
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