CATHOLIC CHURCH Conclave starts May 7, with cardinals saying new pope must tackle abuse Yesterday 13:34 Cardinals will begin their conclave to elect a new pope on May 7.
STATE & RELIGION Church, Milei government play nice despite tensions, distrust 27-04-2025 20:35 Death of Pope Francis shines a spotlight on the relationship between Argentina’s religious leaders, the clergy and President Javier Milei’s government. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
CATHOLIC CHURCH Diplomacy likely to trump geography in choice of new pope 27-04-2025 10:36 Pope Francis championed far-flung regions long overlooked by the Church and a non-European pope would make sense, given that Catholicism is growing in Africa and Asia.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Continuity or rupture: what direction for the next pope? 27-04-2025 10:30 The question now is whether Pope Francis' successor will walk the same liberal path, or take the Catholic Church in a new direction.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Buenos Aires bids farewell to native pontiff with call to action 26-04-2025 12:18 "Let us be the outgoing Church that Francis always wanted us to be, a restless Church that mobilises," says Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva at funeral Mass.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Hundreds of thousands mourn Pope Francis at Vatican funeral 26-04-2025 08:55 Coffin of Pope Francis laid to rest at the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome for burial, following his funeral at the Vatican.
As I see it Goodbye to the Argentine papacy 26-04-2025 05:00 While some of the causes Bergoglio embraced may have been good, by adopting them he blurred the distinction between Catholicism and what most of the “progressive” atheists and agnostics who have long dominated Western culture already take for granted. by James Neilson
OBITUARY: POPE FRANCIS (1936-2025) The Pope from the 'ends of the earth' called to 'repair' the Church 26-04-2025 05:00 Jorge Bergoglio enters history as the first American Pope. During his time heading the Catholic Church, he reformed Vatican governance, pushed for peace and reconciliation and guided the Church through some of the darkest moments in recent years, taking measures against child abuse by members of the clergy. by Darío Silva D'Andrea
Analysing Argentina The shepherd who lost his country 26-04-2025 05:00 Argentina electing Milei, just as an Argentine was running the Vatican on a unifying message, is as if John Paul II had seen his Polish compatriots vote for a version of Joseph Stalin, rather than Lech Wałęsa. by Marcelo J. García
POPE FRANCIS (1936-2025) Francis: The most important Argentine in history 26-04-2025 05:00 Monarchs, heads of state, religious leaders and the Catholic faithful will descend on the Vatican today in huge numbers as the world bids a final farewell to Pope Francis, the Flores-born kid who ascended to one of the powerful positions in the world. by James Grainger
GUEST COLUMN Pope Francis and his message of brotherhood 25-04-2025 23:44 Theological, ideological or political differences must not become excuses to distance ourselves from each other. On the contrary, they must inspire us to engage even closer in meaningful dialogue. by Marwan Gill
FUNERAL OF POPE FRANCIS A simple funeral for Pope Francis becomes conduit to see Trump 25-04-2025 14:26 Funeral for Pope Francis risks being turned into high-profile stage for international diplomacy at a moment of geopolitical turmoil.
REMEMBRANCE Everyone needs to go to Auschwitz-Birkenau 25-04-2025 14:00 At this potentially dark hour, the Holocaust should serve as a message of what could lie ahead, if we continue fan the flames of hatred and fear. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FAITH & RELIGION Argentina’s interfaith community celebrates Pope Francis 25-04-2025 11:01 Leaders of Judaism, Islam and several Christian denominations in Argentina poay tribute to Pope Francis’ "commitment to interfaith dialogue."
CATHOLIC CHURCH Hope, apprehension and politics: Cardinals search for new pope 25-04-2025 10:30 Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of choosing the successor to the late Pope Francis.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Sister Genevieve, French nun who broke protocol to see Pope's body 25-04-2025 10:09 Her image has gone round the world. Sister Geneviève broke protocol near Pope Francis’ coffin to remember the man he met following the murder of her aunt during Argentina’s 1976-1983 dictatorship.
Francis & Football Not so saintly behaviour at Pope’s beloved San Lorenzo 25-04-2025 09:04 An unseemly mess has broken out at Francis’ favourite football club – it is impossible to escape the irony that this storm broke right at the moment the Cuervos' most ardent fan finally passed on. by Dan Edwards
Death of pope francis How Argentina will say goodbye to Pope Francis 24-04-2025 21:41 Argentina will bid final farewell to Pope Francis with a Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires, following vigils and pilgrimages to iconic places in the late pontiff’s life.
Death of Pope Francis Vatican welcomes world leaders for farewell for Francis 24-04-2025 21:34 Some 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs to attend the funeral. Alongside Trump and Milei, they include Brazil President Lula, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Britain's Prince William.
FUNERAL OF POPE FRANCIS Pope's Argentine nephew donated tickets to travel to funeral 24-04-2025 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.
Death of Pope Francis Milei set for funeral of 'most important Argentine in history’ 24-04-2025 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.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS Thousands line up for second day to bid Pope Francis farewell 24-04-2025 11:49 More than 60,000 people have so far marched past the coffin of Pope Francis to bid him a final farewell.
LATE PONTIFF'S LEGACY 'Slum priests' take Pope's message to the poor 24-04-2025 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 23-04-2025 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.
FUNERAL OF POPE FRANCIS The world leaders set to attend Pope Francis' funeral 23-04-2025 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.
Death of Pope Francis What we know about Pope Francis' funeral 23-04-2025 11:14 Pope Francis is set to be buried on Saturday, this is what to expect and what we know so far.
Death of Pope Francis Tens of thousands say goodbye to Pope Francis lying in state 23-04-2025 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.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Pope Francis' coffin carried to Saint Peter's Basilica 23-04-2025 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.
Death of Pope Francis 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.
Death of Pope Francis 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.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS 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.
Death of Pope Francis 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.
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS 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.
Death of Pope Francis 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.
DEATH OF ARGENTINE PONTIFF 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.
Catholic Church 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.
Catholic Church 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.
CATHOLIC CHURCH 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.
CATHOLIC CHURCH 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.
CATHOLIC CHURCH 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.