Brian's Empire KEThe Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hands.
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He was known for gigantic and often controversial monuments, including some taller than the Statue of Liberty.
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Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
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Several names are prominent as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis’ successor.
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Moscow launched strikes across Ukrainian cities hours after Putin said he was considering a pause on civilian targets.
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Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.
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From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.
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From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.
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The 30-hour “Easter truce” and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.
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The BBC’s Aleem Maqbool takes us through the life of Pope Frances, and the challenges he faced as pontiff.