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White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, new pope elected

White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope.

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08 May, 2025
Pope Francis was known for his advocacy for peace in Gaza and across the Palestinian territories
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Late Pope requested popemobile to serve as Gaza health clinic

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05 May, 2025
A general view during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican
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Conclave starts 7 May, cardinals say new pope must tackle abuse

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28 April, 2025
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Conclave to elect new pope will start May 7: ANSA news agencybc/ide/ach

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28 April, 2025
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Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with an open heart'

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26 April, 2025
As the funeral for Pope Francis is held, the world is looking towards who could replace the globally popular Catholic leader
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What could possible successors of Pope Francis mean for Muslims?

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26 April, 2025
A general view during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral

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26 April, 2025
Pope Francis was not afraid to hold Israel to account for its atrocities in Gaza
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Israel continues to 'punish' late Pope Francis over Gaza stance

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25 April, 2025
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Trump, Zelenskyy head to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral

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25 April, 2025
Le pape Francois et le président israélien Shimon Peres le 26 mai 2014 à Jérusalem, Israel
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Israeli representation at pope funeral low after Gaza criticism

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24 April, 2025
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Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy

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23 April, 2025
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Iraqi PM al‑Sudani backs Cardinal Louis Sako's bid as next pope

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23 April, 2025
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, gestures during an interview at the patriarchate headquarters in the old city of Jerusalem on April 22, 2025. (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Jerusalem patriarch hails pope's commitment to Gaza

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22 April, 2025
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Israeli ex-official urges snub of Pope Francis funeral over Gaza

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22 April, 2025
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Palestinian Christians mourn Pope's death

22 April, 2025
Filipinos place candles in front of an image of Pope Francis inside Christ the King Chapel at the Manila Cathedral
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Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected

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22 April, 2025
Pope Francis was a consistent critic of Trump's anti-immigrant policies
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Trump heaps praise on Pope Francis despite strained relationship

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22 April, 2025
Egypt's Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb enjoyed a close relationship with Pope Francis
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Egypt's Grand Imam praises Pope Francis for Gaza support

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21 April, 2025
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Sistani, Iraqi leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death

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21 April, 2025
Pope Francis speaks about the situation in Lebanon as a Lebanese priest (R) holds Lebanon's flag during the Pope's limited public audience at the San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican on September 2, 2020 during Covid-19. (VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)
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Lebanon declares three days mourning for 'beloved Pope Francis'

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21 April, 2025
Pope Francis Visit To The Holy Land - Day One
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In his final months, Pope Francis called Gaza's Christians daily

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21 April, 2025