Pope Francis had less than €100 to his name when he died
The pontiff earned a salary of €350,000. Pope Francis had less than €100 to his name when he died. The 88-year-old died on April 21, following a cerebral stroke after he had been hospitalised with double pneumonia for weeks. Known for being more of a humble character, Pope Francis turned down a huge yearly salary […]
10 months ago
Rules on who can become the next pope after Pope Francis’ death
The next pope is elected by the conclave and must be a man. There are a strict set of rules that must be followed when deciding on who the next pope will be. Cardinals from around the world will meet in the Vatican and begin the process of electing a new pope, otherwise known as […]
11 months ago
Dublin-born man to lead Catholic Church until new pope selected
It comes following the Pope’s death on Sunday. A Dublin-born Cardinal will lead the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected. A new pontiff will need to be selected following the death of Pope Francis, which the Vatican confirmed this morning. The 88-year-old had had health issues that kept him hospitalised for weeks. While […]
11 months ago
Reason why Pope Francis will not be buried in Vatican after his death
The pontiff will break tradition once more. Pope Francis will not be buried in the Vatican following his death on Easter Sunday. The Vatican announced the news of his passing on Easter Monday. Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement in a statement, saying: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death […]
11 months ago
Pope Francis made final appeal hours before his death aged 88
He died hours after his final public appearance. Pope Francis made a final appeal hours before his death. The pontiff passed at 7:35 am on Saturday morning, the Vatican confirmed. His death came after he had been hospitalised for weeks with double pneumonia. The 88-year-old appeared at the Vatican’s Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica […]
11 months ago
Pope Francis makes first appearance in weeks following serious illness
The pontiff was admitted to hospital on February 14. Pope Francis greeted crowds outside of Gemelli hospital, Rome, in his firt public appearence following his serious illness. The Pope has been in hospital since February 14 when he was diagnosed with double pneumonia. He addressed those that had come to the hospital before being discharged […]
1 year ago