Pope Francis: Latin Americans mourn the first ever Argentinian elected as pontiff
Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741.
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Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held in towns and cities across Europe
In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome.
Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says
The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.
Harvard University sues Trump administration to halt freeze of federal grants
The Trump administration announced it would freeze more than $2.2 billion (€2bn) in grants and contracts after the Ivy League school refused to comply with its demands to limit activism on campus.
Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti in St Peter’s Square
The rosary ended with a long round of applause followed by people chanting “long live Pope Francis”.
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.
Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversable heart failure, says Vatican
Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica.
Watch: 'Our father has died' - World mourns for Pope Francis
From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.
The reaction of the Pope's 'neighbours' to the news of his death
Amid tears and shock, word about Pope Francis' death spread quickly in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood on Monday morning. Here is how they reacted.
Asian scam operations worth €35 billion spreading across the world, UN warns
New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report says.
Watch: Nigeria’s top female golfer on par for greatness
Grace Agbo is driving change in a sport often seen as elite, proving that passion and persistence trump privilege.
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US and Philippine forces launch joint annual combat drills amid tensions with China
The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security.
What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis?
Pope Francis recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.
Pakistan begins second national polio vaccination drive to protect 45mln children
Health workers are often attacked by militants who falsely claim that vaccination efforts are part of a Western plot to sterilise Muslim children.
Conclaves through time - the long and short
Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers.
New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request
Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.
Madrid's Botín celebrates its 300th anniversary: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant
Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway.
‘Landmark’ study finds lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks
The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia.
Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter.
Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse
The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive in Thailand.
How the US-China trade war took to TikTok and put Europe's luxury fashion houses in the middle
The US and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle.
Theseus, Ariadne and a minotaur join the Mount Olympus podcast party
Live from Mount Olympus returns for its sixth season with more myth, intrigue and a Tony-winning narrator.
Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most?
The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs.
‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler teases his ‘scary’ X-Files series reboot
‘Black Panther’ and ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler confirms his next project will be a reboot of ‘The X-Files’. Here's why we're excited.
Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war
Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraine’s ongoing war.
Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push, Meta says
As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up.
Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?
Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?
Six events that defined Francis’ papacy
Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.
3,400-year-old Egyptian town with links to King Tutankhamun unearthed near Alexandria
A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Catholic women lead solemn Holy Week procession in Antigua
Catholic women filled the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, on Saturday, carrying a statue of the Virgin of Solitude to commemorate Mary’s mourning following the death of Jesus.
Europe wants to attract US academics in wake of Trump administration cuts. What will lure them in?
Europe is trying to woo American researchers threatened by Trump’s research cuts to this side of the Atlantic. But what will make them stay?
Indonesia and China pledge maritime cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands.
Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three, Kherson official says
Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday.
One last blessing: Watch Pope Francis’ final Vatican appearance
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88, known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernise the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis: A life in pictures
Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff.
Scientific consensus, climate and Catholicism: A look back at Pope Francis’s environmental legacy
Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change.
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Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning
The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.
Coolcations: Why more people are flocking to destinations in Norway, Finland and Iceland this summer
Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?
More than 100 Easter bombing victims in Sri Lanka named 'witnesses of faith' by Vatican
The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people.
Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare
Experts in the United States, in particular, are calling for a more muscular approach to protect their digital frontier.
What happens next in the Vatican?
'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.
Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure
The 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88
The Pope died after suffering a stroke and subsequent heart failure, the Vatican confirms.
Ukraine welcomes home 277 soldiers in largest prisoner exchange of war
Ukraine has carried out its largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russian captivity.
Vatican announces Pope Francis' death
A short while ago, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. "At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome,
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 1936-2025
"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.
Pope Francis's last public appearance on Easter Sunday
The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.
What next after the death of Pope Francis?
The 88-year-old pontiff's death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.
