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Mexico will send interior minister to Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome
A day after Mexico’s government joined global leaders in mourning the death of Pope Francis, President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that…
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A look at the possible candidates who might succeed Pope Francis
CARDINAL MARIO GRECH Cardinal Mario Grech, 68, is the secretary general of the Synod of Bishops. He comes from Gozo,…
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CNA Explains: What happens when a pope dies?
What happens after a pope dies? These days, doctors declare a pope dead, just like with any other person. But…
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Late Pope Francis left a lasting impact on pressing issues in Asia, say observers
DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE FOR TIMOR-LESTE In particular, the half-island nation of Timor-Leste found extra meaning in the pope’s Asia Pacific tour…
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Mexico
Fabián Cháirez’s latest CDMX exhibit again courts controversy
Fabián Cháirez, the artist behind a controversial 2019 painting of a nude Emiliano Zapata wearing high heels and a pink…
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‘We are still shocked’: Parishioners shaken after St Joseph’s Church stabbing but undeterred from attending service
Another parishioner, Ms Lisa Tan, heard about what happened from her parents who were at the evening mass. The 26-year-old…
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Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on Dec 8
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday (Oct 6) announced he will appoint 21 new cardinals of the global Catholic Church,…
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Asia
Analysis: Renewal of landmark China-Vatican pact all but assured; mutual benefits gained despite friction
The twice-renewed agreement centres on the appointment of bishops. While the terms are strictly confidential, analysts say what is of…
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Catholic confessions to remain secret under Hong Kong security law: Diocese
UK-based activist group Hong Kong Watch earlier said the offence “directly threatens religious freedom” as it would force priests to…
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Pope’s approval of gay blessings could have impact where rights are restricted: LGBTQ advocates
ROME: Pope Francis’ authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of…
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