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Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rally held in Velankanni in Pope's memory
TRICHY: A mass rally was held in Velankanni on Thursday in memory of late Pope Francis . Hundreds of faithful participated and mourned the pontiff who passed away at Casa Santa Marta residence in Vatican City aged 88 on Monday. As his funeral is set to take place this weekend, the church administration in Velankanni held the rally on Thursday. Parish priest S Arputharaj led the procession from the entrance of Shrine Basilica of Lady of Good Health. The participants carrying floral wreath and candles in hands, rallied through Velankanni Beach Road and Ariyanaatu Theru before ending the procession at Upper Church. It may be noted that churches in Velankanni are currently observing nine days of mourning (Novendiale). Special masses are being conducted for the repose of the soul. The Pope's name is currently being skipped during Eucharistic Prayers as the new leader is yet to be elected. Devotees are thronging churches to pay tributes to the pontiff.
ABC News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Some Canberra Catholics anxious about future without Pope Francis holding the reins
He was beloved by millions around the world, but Pope Francis's progressive approach created some enemies among Australia's clerical elite. The late Pope was at the helm when Australia was forced to confront decades of historical sexual abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church, which sent some priests to prison. Francis Sullivan is the former CEO of the Catholic Church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council, which no longer exists, established by church leaders in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. "Once [Pope Francis] finally understood the depth and the toxic nature of clerical sex abuse and its impact on victims … he became very resolute about the type of changes that were required," Mr Sullivan said. " He was slow to come to that, it didn't happen immediately, but when he finally saw he became very resolute about the types of changes that were required. " Francis Sullivan says the Pope became resolute about the changes needed in the church. ( ABC News: Simon Beardsell ) Many in the church wanted to distance themselves from the findings of the royal commission, but Mr Sullivan said the pope insisted on safeguards and transparency among the clergy. "The church in its culture looked after itself first, and then maybe it looked after victims," Mr Sullivan said. " It always took the view that victims weren't telling the truth, it always took the view that it had to protect its own — and Francis said that had to change. " At times, that caused tension. "Some bishops in Australia have not been big cheerers for Pope Francis, and there are others in the Australian hierarchy who have never been warm about the Pope," Mr Sullivan said. "The leadership of Pope Francis, which so many Catholics warmed to, is not necessarily the leadership that the insiders like." St Christopher's Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn. ( ABC News: Greg Nelson ) Nervous wait for the successor A nine-day mourning period, called Novendiale, is underway ahead of Pope Francis's funeral, which is expected to be next week. After that, the conclave — a secret voting practice for cardinals to elect the new pope — will begin. Mr Sullivan said the waiting period has some Canberra Catholics anxious about a Catholic Church without Pope Francis holding the reins. "I think a lot of Catholics are going to be nervous over the next weeks until we know who gets selected out of the conclave, and the tone in which that Pope wishes to communicate," he said. Prayers for legacy to live on Francis Sullivan says Pope Francis was a refreshing moment in the Catholic Church's history. ( ABC News: Simon Beardsell ) The Holy Father has left a legacy of inclusivity — the type of Pope to which ordinary people, Catholic or otherwise, could warm. Mr Sullivan said Pope Francis was "a refreshing moment" in the history of the Catholic Church. "He was about inclusion. He was about diversity. He was interested in people on the edge. He wasn't interested in being judgemental," Mr Sullivan said. "He was all about building bridges, but he went further — he walked across those bridges. "He wanted people to work out ways people could deliver harmonious communities. There aren't too many world leaders that are singing off that song sheet at the moment. "Frankly, that should be the type of Pope we always have."
Mint
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pope Francis passes away: Who are the four Indian cardinals eligible to participate in Papal conclave
Pope Francis's relationship with India reflected both aspirations and obstacles. Despite his strong desire, he was never able to visit the country. Nonetheless, he made a significant gesture toward the Indian Catholic community by recently appointing an Indian priest serving in the Vatican as a Cardinal — a moment of pride for many. Francis, the first non-European Pope in almost 1,300 years, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. He had been diagnosed with double pneumonia prior to his death. Among the six Indian cardinals eligible to vote in the upcoming conclave, four prominent figures stand out. They include Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop of Goa and Daman; Baselios Cleemis, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Kerala; George Koovakkad, the former head of the Journeys Office at the Vatican's Secretariat of State; and Anthony Poola, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad and the first Dalit Christian to be appointed as an archbishop. Pope Francis, the first non-European Pope in almost 1,300 years, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff. After the mourning period, the Cardinals will be called into Conclave to elect the next Vicar of Christ. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement from the Vatican. Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff. After the mourning period, the Cardinals will be called into Conclave to elect the next Vicar of Christ. (With inputs from agencies) Key Takeaways Pope Francis's death marks a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church globally. Four Indian cardinals are poised to influence the selection of the next Pope. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period before the conclave begins.
Times of Oman
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
India declares 3-day State Mourning on passing away of Pope Francis
New Delhi: The Government of India has declared a three-day State Mourning as a mark of respect following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The mourning will be observed across the country on April 22 and 23, and again on the day of the Pope's funeral. Pope Francis (88) passed away at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican on Monday. The Home Ministry stated: "Three-Day State Mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See." "His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See, passed away today, the 21st April, 2025. As a mark of respect, three-day State Mourning shall be observed throughout India, in the following manner: Two days' State Mourning on Tuesday, the 22nd April, 2025 and Wednesday, the 23rd April, 2025. One day's State Mourning on the day of the funeral," the statement added. As per the MHA, during the period of the State Mourning, the National Flag will be flown at Half Mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly, and there will be no official entertainment. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Pope's death. He said Pope Francis' "affection for the people of India will always be cherished." "Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world. From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope," PM Modi said on X. "I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-around development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God's embrace," the Prime Minister added. PM Modi had met Pope Francis during the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also mourned the Pope's passing and remembered him as a kind leader who worked to build a better world. "Saddened at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis," Jaishankar wrote on X. He also shared a group photo with the Pope and added, "His compassion and commitment to building a better world defined his papacy. May his soul rest in peace." Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He became a Catholic priest in 1969. After Pope Benedict XVI resigned on February 28, 2013, a papal conclave elected Cardinal Bergoglio as his successor on March 13, 2013. He chose the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi. Following his death, the Vatican has declared a nine-day mourning period called "Novendiale," an old Roman tradition. After this period, the Cardinals will meet in a Conclave to elect the next Pope.
SBS Australia
22-04-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Easy English 22 April 2025
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with . Flags will fly at half mast in Australia today to mark the death of Pope Francis in Rome at the age of 88. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet says the Australian national flag will be displayed at half mast at all government buildings and agencies as a mark of respect and mourning. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the late pontiff was widely admired in Australia. "The first pope from the southern hemisphere was close to the people of Australia. For Australian Catholics he was a devoted champion and loving father." Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has also paid his respects to Pope Francis. He says the 266th pontiff was driven by Christian values of forgiveness and mercy. "He emphasised those values in his last Christmas address, saying, and I quote 'God's mercy can do all things. It unties every knot. It tears down every wall of division. God's mercy dispels hatred and the spirit of revenge.' With God, may Pope Francis rest in peace." Cardinals will meet in the coming hours [[Tue Vatican time]] to decide on a date for the funeral of Pope Francis. Based on protocols, the dates are likely to be this Friday [[April 25]] or Sunday [[April 27]], with the service expected to be held at St Peter's Square. Clare Johnson is a professor of Liturgical Studies at the Australian Catholic University. She has told SBS there will be a number of rituals observed as part of the official nine-day mourning period, called the Novendiale. "They're official days of mourning where masses of suffrage or masses of intercession are prayed each day. So, it's a novena of nine days where the Pope is remembered specifically on each of those days. The funeral itself will be dominated by red, which is the colour of mourning. The challenge of course with celebrating these masses within the season of Easter is that it's a season of joy. So we've got these kind of contrast between joy and sorrow." Labor has taken a clear lead in the polls with two weeks to go until election day. The latest Newspoll in the Australian newspaper puts Labor's primary vote at its highest point in a year, with the A-L-P at 52 percent on a two-party preferred basis and the Coalition on 48 percent. The poll shows Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is the preferred leader in areas such as defence and the economy, while Anthony Albanese is preferred on the electorate's dominant concern, the cost of living, along with housing and health. But the Prime Minister says Labor is not taking anything for granted as the campaign enters its final fortnight. "There's no complacency from my camp. I assure you of that, and this election is certainly up for grabs... And I remind colleagues that in 2019 the bookies paid out - and guess what? That (Labor win) didn't occur. That was a very unwise thing to do." A woman is dead and a man has been seriously injured after a major car crash on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Queensland Police say it started with a collision on the Bruce Highway at Palmview, allegedly caused by a man driving a Porsche, who then got out and shot another motorist. Chief Inspector Jason Overland says they have arrested the man. "Three crime scenes have been declared, and a woman and a man who were involved in the initial accident were taken to hospital. Sadly, since that, the female occupant of that vehicle has passed away." A top Australian university is reviewing the honorary law degree of a former Bangladeshi prime minister after they were accused of crimes against humanity for allegedly overseeing massacres and disappearances. The Australian National University's honorary committee says it is re-considering the honorary doctorate of law given to Sheikh Hasina in 1999 But the ANU has stopped short of committing to any decision before a larger review of its processes is complete. The confirmation comes days after an arrest warrant was issued following allegations of abusing political power by Bangladesh's anti-corruption commission. Work is underway to establish Tasmania's first Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area. The proposal for the Protected Area will focus around the Furneaux Islands in Bass Strait, also known as Tayaritja. Dr Beth Strain from the University of Tasmania says a management plan is being developed in a collaboration between her campus, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, and Victoria's Deakin University. 'What we're aiming to do is basically to primarily map the seagrass beds around the Furneaux Group, because basically they're large and extensive, probably thought to be the largest around Southern Australia, but they haven't been extensively mapped before this.'
