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Pope's Argentine nephew donated tickets to travel to funeral

Today 15:48 Mauro Bergoglio, nephew of Pope Francis, says private donor had paid for him to travel to his uncle's funeral after the government failed to invite him to join officials travelling to Rome.

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Milei set for funeral of most important Argentine in history’

Today 15:10 Javier Milei hails “impressive leader” before departing on flight bound for Rome to attend the funeral of Argentine pontiff at the Vatican; Impossible not to attend “event of this magnitude,” says President.

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Thousands line up for second day to bid Pope Francis farewell

Today 11:49 More than 60,000 people have so far marched past the coffin of Pope Francis to bid him a final farewell.

DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS

Argentina 'slum priests' take Pope's message to the poor

Today 11:18 The loss of Pope Francis has deeply affected the Catholic community worldwide, yet, priests from his hometown of Buenos Aires are keeping his legacy alive.

THE PONTIFF & POLITICS

A political Pope – probing Francis’ ties with Argentina’s presidents

Yesterday 11:52 The man formerly known as Jorge Bergoglio recognised himself as being a political figure, long before his arrival in Rome. He once declared: "Christians should not be apolitical." A look at his links with Néstor Kirchner, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Mauricio Macri, Alberto Fernández and Javier Milei.

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The world leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Yesterday 11:22 The death of Pope Francis has rattled the world. A look at the names of world leaders who have confirmed they will pay their respects at his funeral on Saturday.

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What we know about Pope Francis' funeral

Yesterday 11:14 Pope Francis is set to be buried on Saturday, this is what to expect and what we know so far.

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Tens of thousands say goodbye to Pope Francis lying in state

Yesterday 09:14 Body of Pope Francis transported to Saint Peter's Basilica, where his body will lie in state for the public to visit and mourn before his funeral on Saturday.

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Pope Francis' coffin carried to Saint Peter's Basilica

Yesterday 08:54 Funeral preparations of Pope Francis have been initiated with the procession of his coffin to Saint Peter's Basilica.

A POPE FOR LATIN AMERICA

Latin America bids fond farewell to its first pontiff

22-04-2025 13:17 News of death of Pope Francis moves many in Latin America; Personalities such as Lionel Messi and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pay tribute.

PRESIDENT TO ROME

Government confirms President Milei will attend Pope’s funeral

22-04-2025 11:36 President Javier Milei will leave on a flight bound for Rome on Thursday night to attend the funeral of Argentine pontiff at the Vatican; Sister Karina among travelling delegation that includes four ministers and spokesman.

PONTIFF'S LOVE OF FOOTBALL

The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'

22-04-2025 10:34 For Pope Francis, football is more than just "the most beautiful game" – it can also be used as a vehicle to educate and spread peace.

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A 'discreet death': Vatican recounts Pope's last hours

22-04-2025 09:35 What we know about the circumstances surrounding the Argentine pontiff's death and what is to follow.

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Pope’s funeral to take place on April 26 in Rome

22-04-2025 09:25 Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honour the Catholic leader.

POPE FRANCIS' EARLY YEARS

'One isn't born a saint!' – School nuns remember Pope as a boy

21-04-2025 21:34 Nuns at the school in Buenos Aires where Pope Francis started his religious journey at the young age of five remember his early days.

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The Pope who never returned – Argentina mourns its national hero

21-04-2025 19:39 Twelve years after celebrating Pope Francis’ coronation, Argentines mourn the death of a national hero who never returned home.

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Pope pushed himself, knew he 'did not have long left' – Vatican source

21-04-2025 16:45 Weakened by five weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital, some in the Vatican suspect the 88-year-old pontiff knew that his strength was abandoning him.

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Pope Francis died of a stroke, confirms Vatican in statement

21-04-2025 15:35 Francis died of "cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse," says Vatican in a statement.

ARGENTINE PONTIFF

Flores, football and villas – Pope Francis' life in Buenos Aires

21-04-2025 15:25 Pope Francis' legacy will live on in the neighbourhood of Flores, at his beloved San Lorenzo football club and in the shantytowns he regularly visited.

OBITUARY

Pope Francis, promoter of more compassionate Church, dies at 88

21-04-2025 14:51 Pontiff was praised for focus on poverty and human suffering; Born in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Americas.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

President Milei to travel to Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral

21-04-2025 13:50 President Javier Milei will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral at the Holy See; Government declares seven days of mourning following pontiff's death.

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Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva: ‘We’ve lost the Pope of the poor’

21-04-2025 12:26 Archbishop of Buenos Aires pays homage to Pope Francis as he leads Mass at cathedral; “We’re lost the father of all humanity,” declares Jorge García Cuerva.

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Who am I to judge? Pope Francis in quotes

21-04-2025 11:42 Pope Francis, who will go down in history as a radical pontiff and a champion of underdogs, died on Monday at age 88, having forged a more compassionate Catholic Church.

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Pope Francis has died – what happens next?

21-04-2025 11:39 After the official announcement of Pope Francis' death, a few steps need to be followed. To properly mourn and bury him, and to select his successor.

REACTION IN ARGENTINA

'We are orphaned': Argentina mourns loss of papal son

21-04-2025 11:27 Mourners gather at Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral to collectively mourn the loss of their late pontiff, compatriot and hero, Pope Francis.

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Faith foes: Pope Francis' fight with the Catholic right

21-04-2025 11:25 Pope Francis made many radical changes to the Catholic Church, arousing both fervour and fury with his reforms.

PRESIDENT ON POPE

President Milei hails Pope's 'wisdom' despite 'differences'

21-04-2025 07:56 President bids farewell to Buenos Aires-born pontiff with statement recognising "differences" between two Argentines.

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Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina

21-04-2025 07:15 Buenos Aires-born pontiff undertook dozens of foreign visits, including trips in South America to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Peru – but he never returned to the beloved city where he was schooled.

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, dead at 88

21-04-2025 06:30 Pope Francis has died, confirms Vatican in statement; Pontiff aroused both fervour and fury within the Church with reforms aimed at opening up centuries-old institution to the modern-day faithful.

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Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

20-04-2025 09:17 Pope's convalescence from pneumonia has kept him away from most Holy Week events but Francis made a major effort Sunday, greeting the faithful from his popemobile for nearly 15 minutes.

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Recovering Pope Francis surprises crowd at Vatican square

06-04-2025 09:33 Argentine pontiff makes surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican.

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Convalescing Pope Francis's condition improving, says Vatican

01-04-2025 13:33 Vatican says there has been a "slight improvement" in Pope Francis's lungs as he recovers from five weeks in hospital with life-threatening pneumonia.

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Pope Francis returns home from hospital, thanks faithful

23-03-2025 10:41 Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks receiving treatment.

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Hospitalised Pope Francis says he is 'facing period of trial'

16-03-2025 09:26 Latest update from Vatican tampers speculation that the Pope's progress could signal an imminent release from hospital.

LGBTQ RIGHTS

Transgender sex workers welcomed by Pope Francis pray for his health

13-03-2025 14:13 Latin American transgender sex workers voice their support for the pope's health and the worry that is associated with their futures - if anything were to happen to the pope.

Catholic Church

Hospitalised Pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain

13-03-2025 14:02 Argentine-born pontiff has previously refused to make any concessions to his age or increasingly fragile health, but experts say his recovery could take weeks given his age and recurring health issues.

POPE FRANCIS

'Too soon' to discuss pope's return home

10-03-2025 14:20 The pontiff issued a written version of his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer after showing "slight improvements" in hospital.

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Weak-sounding pope releases audio from hospital

06-03-2025 18:00 Pope Francis says heartfelt thanks to worldwide supporters for their prayers as he nears three weeks in hospital: "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you."

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Argentines begin Lent with prayers for Pope’s health

05-03-2025 17:18 In the neighbourhood where Jorge Bergoglio grew up, Catholic faithful are praying for the Pope's recovery.

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Vatican: Pope breathing without mask after respiratory attacks

04-03-2025 12:32 Argentine pontiff has been at Gemelli hospital in Rome since February 14 and on Monday suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure." The 88-year-old was admitted initially for bronchitis, which then developed into pneumonia in both lungs.

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Vatican: Pope's condition 'stable' but remains complex

02-03-2025 16:01 Head of the Catholic Church was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs. He remains hospitalised.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Luna Park owners say renovations will ‘protect’ iconic venue

27-02-2025 13:00 Owners of Buenos Aires’ historic Luna Park stadium push back on “absolutely false” demolition claims and vow new leaseholder DF Entertainment will revive the venue’s cultural relevance.

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Ailing Pope 'critical but stable,' says Vatican

25-02-2025 16:50 Pope Francis remains in a critical condition but is stable and working from his sick bed.

PRAYERS FOR POPE

Hundreds attend special mass for Pope Francis

25-02-2025 10:17 Catholics gather at Plaza Constitución in Buenos Aires to pray for Pope Francis' speedy recovery.

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Critically-ill Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement'

24-02-2025 16:22 The Vatican announces a "slight improvement" in Pope Francis' health, reporting that the pontiff is "not in pain," eating "normally" and even "in a good mood" despite his critical condition.

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Pope not out of danger, doctors say

21-02-2025 18:01 Pope Francis passes another calm night in hospital, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for pneumonia.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Renovation of Luna Park approved by commission

21-02-2025 10:48 Controversial proposal to renovate Luna Park venue in Buenos clears first round of approval; Heritage organisations voice warning for iconic symbol of city’s cultural and athletic history.

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CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Francis suffering from double pneumonia, says Vatican

18-02-2025 17:19 Vatican warns of "complex" outlook for Argentine pontiff; 88-year-old is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.

POPE HEALTH

Pope's condition 'complex,' hospital stay extended

17-02-2025 13:25 Pope Francis followed Sunday mass and his traditional Angelus weekly prayer on television in a Rome hospital where the 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for bronchitis.