Latest news with #Franciscus'
CNN
28-04-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor set to start on May 7, Vatican source says
Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start conclave and elect a new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, a Vatican source told CNN. Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday. He was laid to rest on Saturday at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in a simple tomb as requested by the late pontiff, following a funeral Mass on the steps of the St. Peter's Basilica that drew heads of state, royalty and hundreds of thousands of mourners. On Sunday afternoon, some of the cardinals visited the simple, marble tomb with the inscription 'Franciscus' to pay homage to the late pontiff. Huge crowds filed past his final resting place in the basilica. Cardinals on Monday held the first congregation since the funeral of Pope Francis. General congregations are meetings held daily following Francis' death to discuss church matters and preparations for conclave. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote in a papal election. There are currently 135 cardinals eligible to participate in the upcoming election. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Irish Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Crowds queue to visit simple tomb of Pope Francis
After a funeral fit for a leader who inspired millions across the world, a resting place fit for a true man of the people. The faithful who began filing past the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome yesterday spoke with gratitude and love for the pontiff, who died on Easter Monday aged 88. As the first Jesuit pope, Francis lived a life as simple as he could, in keeping with the holy order's philosophy. Rather than living in the Apostolic Palace, Francis opted to remain in the Casa Santa Marta. And he wore his old orthotic shoes and used compact cars instead of the traditional papal attire and transport. And even in death, the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics around the world has a simple white tomb in the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. He is the first Pope in more than a century to be buried away from the Vatican, in a simple, wooden coffin. Mourners who visited yesterday saw an artificial light, a reproduction of the late pontiff's pectoral cross, a single white rose and the word 'Franciscus' – his name in Latin. People of all ages walked past, many crossing themselves or taking pictures with their phones. 'Pope Francis for me was an inspiration, a guide,' said Elias Caravalhal, who lives in Rome. Susmidah Murphy, who visited the tomb during a visit to Rome from her home in India, said: 'It's unbelievable that he's no more with us.' A nun, Sister Diana, travelled from Cali in Colombia overnight on Friday to arrive at the Vatican in time for Saturday's funeral. She said seeing the tomb was 'incredibly special'. 'He was a very special Pope,' she added. 'A real human with a heart.' Sister Maria Paz, from the Philippines, said of the funeral: 'Yesterday was a day we will never forget. 'And today we were very happy to queue and see where he lies. We will never forget Francesco.' The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect the next pope. It must start by May 10 at the latest, and May 5 at the earliest. One of the leading contenders, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state, held a mass in St Peter's Square yesterday. Cardinals who travelled to Rome will be meeting regularly this week. Once the conclave begins, they will not emerge from the Vatican until a new pope has been elected. A cardinal must receive at least two-thirds of the vote to be announced as the new pope. Pope Francis chose his place of burial in the Santa Maria Maggiore because it reflects his humble life, the archbishop who administers the basilica said on Friday. He added: 'It's sad that we don't get popes like this very often.'
Rhyl Journal
27-04-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Worshippers pay respects to Pope Francis at his simple tomb
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said 'Franciscus' – the Pope's name in Latin. A light cast its warm glow over the tomb and a reproduction of the late pontiff's pectoral cross on the wall above it. People filed past, many crossings themselves or taking photos with their phones. 'Pope Francis for me was an inspiration, a guide,' said visitor Elias Caravalhal. Mr Caravalhal lives in Rome but was unable to pay his respects to Francis when he was lying in state in St Peter's Basilica after his death on Easter Monday at the age of 88. He said he visited the tomb to bid farewell to him, and 'to thank him for what he has done'. The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect the next pope. Meanwhile, a special Mass was held in St Peter's Square on Sunday led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state. Cardinal Parolin is considered a possible contender to be the next pope due to his prominence in the Catholic hierarchy. No date has yet been set for the conclave, but it must start by May 10. Cardinals who travelled to Rome for Francis's funeral will be meeting regularly this week ahead of the conclave as they start to chart a way forward for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his 'humble, simple and essential' life, the archbishop who administers the basilica said on Friday. 'It's unbelievable that he's no more with us,' said Susmidah Murphy, who visited the tomb during a visit to Rome from her home in India. 'It's sad that we don't get popes like this very often.'
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday (April 27, 2025), filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of thousands. A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said 'Franciscus' — the Pope's name in Latin. A light cast its warm glow over the tomb and a reproduction of the late pontiff's pectoral cross on the wall above it. People filed past, many crossings themselves or snapping photos with their phones. 'Pope Francis for me was an inspiration, a guide,' said Elias Caravalhal. Caravalhal lives in Rome but was unable to pay his respects to Pope Francis when he was lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica after his death on Easter Monday (April 21, 2025) at the age of 88. He said he visited the tomb to bid farewell to him, and 'to thank him for what he has done'. The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Pope Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect the next Pope. No date has yet been set for the conclave, but it must start by May 10, 2025. Cardinals who travelled to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral will be meeting regularly this week ahead of the conclave as they start to chart a way forward for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Also read: Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his 'humble, simple and essential' life, the archbishop who administers the Basilica said on Friday (April 25, 2025). 'It's unbelievable that he's no more with us,' said Susmidah Murphy, who visited the bomb during a visit to Rome from her home in India. 'It's sad that we don't get Popes like this very often.'
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Worshippers pay respects to Pope Francis at his simple tomb
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis, filing past the simple white tomb in St Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world and a crowd of hundreds of thousands. A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said 'Franciscus' – the Pope's name in Latin. A light cast its warm glow over the tomb and a reproduction of the late pontiff's pectoral cross on the wall above it. People filed past, many crossings themselves or snapping photos with their phones. 'Pope Francis for me was an inspiration, a guide,' said visitor Elias Caravalhal. Mr Caravalhal lives in Rome but was unable to pay his respects to Francis when he was lying in state in St Peter's Basilica after his death on Easter Monday at the age of 88. He said he visited the tomb to bid farewell to him, and 'to thank him for what he has done'. The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect the next pope. No date has yet been set for the conclave, but it must start by May 10. Cardinals who travelled to Rome for Francis's funeral will be meeting regularly this week ahead of the conclave as they start to chart a way forward for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his 'humble, simple and essential' life, the archbishop who administers the basilica said on Friday. 'It's unbelievable that he's no more with us,' said Susmidah Murphy, who visited the tomb during a visit to Rome from her home in India. 'It's sad that we don't get popes like this very often.'
