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4th May 2025 - 10th May 2025
Robert Prevost
Who is Pope Leo XIV, the new American leader of the Catholic Church?
8 May
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May 2025
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Chimney installed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as conclave to elect new pope nears
2 May
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April 2025
the vatican
'How could any of them remain silent?': President calls out world leaders for 'indifference' on Gaza
26 Apr
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War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Updated 26 Apr
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Russia says it's 'ready to strike deal' as US envoy Witkoff gets warm welcome at the Kremlin
25 Apr
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
24 Apr
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will only hold direct talks with Russia after ceasefire is in place
22 Apr
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine following brief Easter truce, Ukraine says
21 Apr
the vatican
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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Vatican City
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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St Peter's Basilica
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.
Diarmuid Pepper
reports from Rome
Updated 25 Apr
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President Higgins attends lying in state of Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica
25 Apr
On the red-eye to Rome: 'We were coming for the canonisation - now we're here for a funeral'
25 Apr
Next pope: What the Vatican choreography tells us about the possible outcome of the conclave
24 Apr
Which world leaders are attending the Pope's funeral this weekend?
23 Apr
Vatican City
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
25 Apr
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Next pope: What the Vatican choreography tells us about the possible outcome of the conclave
24 Apr
Progressive versus traditionalist? The polarising issues that will define the next pope
22 Apr
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22 Apr
Next Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)
22 Apr
Vatican
President Higgins attends lying in state of Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica
He and his wife Sabina paid their respects to the late pontiff this afternoon.
Diarmuid Pepper
reports from Rome
25 Apr
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On the red-eye to Rome: 'We were coming for the canonisation - now we're here for a funeral'
Diarmuid Pepper
reporting from Rome
25 Apr
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Over 90,000 people have filed into St Peter's to pay their respects to Pope Francis
Organisers were forced to keep the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica open overnight due to unprecedented crowds.
Updated 24 Apr
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Which world leaders are attending the Pope's funeral this weekend?
23 Apr
The Drimnagh-born Cardinal running the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis
22 Apr
Vatican publishes photos of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral confirmed for Saturday morning
22 Apr
As it happened
Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral
The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.
Updated 22 Apr
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Vatican publishes photos of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral confirmed for Saturday morning
22 Apr
Next Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)
22 Apr
Rome
Vatican publishes photos of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral confirmed for Saturday morning
The images were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis’s residence at the Vatican where he died.
Updated 22 Apr
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Front Pages
'The People's Pope': Irish and global newspapers remember a Pope of change
22 Apr
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St Peter's Square
Pope Francis made surprise tour of St Peter's Square in popemobile in his final public appearance
Updated 21 Apr
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the vatican
Recovering pope out and about again at favourite Rome Basilica
12 Apr
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March
March 2025
Vatican
Pope Francis to offer blessing from window of Rome hospital tomorrow
22 Mar
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Rome
Vatican says chest X-ray shows Pope Francis' condition improving
12 Mar
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the vatican
Pope Francis' prognosis no longer 'reserved' as his condition remains stable
5 hrs ago
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Rome
Pope Francis 'responding well' to treatment as condition remains stable
Updated 8 Mar
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis has ‘two episodes of acute respiratory failure’ but remains ‘alert’, says Vatican
Updated 3 Mar
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Rome
Pope Francis ‘did not need mechanical ventilation' today and remains stable, Vatican says
Updated 2 Mar
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Rome
Pope Francis in 'stable' condition following breathing 'crisis' yesterday, Vatican says
Updated 1 Mar
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February
February 2025
Rome
Pope Francis put on mechanical ventilation, as prognosis remains 'guarded'
Updated 28 Feb
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Vatican
Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions show slight improvement' and kidney issues have 'resolved'
Updated 26 Feb
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis 'up and in his armchair' as he continues to be hospitalised with pneumonia
20 Feb
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis blood tests show 'slight improvement', says Vatican
Updated 19 Feb
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Catholic Church
Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events as he continues to receive hospital treatment
Updated 18 Feb
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Rome
Pope Francis admitted to hospital for tests and treatment for bronchitis
14 Feb
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2024
Emilia-Romagna
One killed as flooding hits Italy's northeast flatlands
20 Oct 2024
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Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
10 Oct 2024
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Rome
Italian politician taken to hospital after fistfight erupts in parliament
13 Jun 2024
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Athletics
Adeleke and Mawdsley book places in European 400m final
9 Jun 2024
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Catholic Church
Pope urges Italians to have more babies to tackle low birth rate
10 May 2024
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health concerns
Pope Francis leads Easter vigil in the Vatican after pulling out of earlier event last minute
30 Mar 2024
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Rome
Concerns over Pope’s health as he misses Good Friday procession in Rome
30 Mar 2024
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Vatican
Pope Francis receiving antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, Vatican says
27 Nov 2023
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'Will of the people': Higgins says neither Taoiseach or Tánaiste want a 'silent president'
21 Oct 2023
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Gaza aid
Higgins says blocking of essential food is 'criminal' as aid trucks wait to cross into Gaza
20 Oct 2023
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speaking frankly
‘I don’t give instructions to the Pope’: Higgins on his latest audience with Pope Francis
19 Oct 2023
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