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Pope's goodbye Vatican reveals what Pope Francis said before his death, describes his final hours: ‘Gesture of farewell’
The 88-year-old pontiff, who died Monday from a stroke and subsequent heart failure, grew emotional while expressing his gratitude to Massimiliano Strappetti, a nurse and his caregiver, for encouraging him to take one final ride in the popemobile on…
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What to expect from Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday
Pope Francis died on Monday of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican.
84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced...
Bells toll as Pope Francis’ body is transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of public viewing
Catholic cardinals on Wednesday performed the ritual ceremony to transfer Pope Francis’ body from his home in the Vatican hotel to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public viewing.
First photos of Vladimir Putin's 'secret' purported eldest son emerge online: report
Photos have emerged online that claim to show the longtime purported son of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his rumored lover Alina Kabaeva, according to reports.
Hitman who killed fashion icon shoots son in face, turns gun on himself after Easter argument: reports
Despite being shot in the face, his son never lost consciousness and managed to drive himself to a bar in a town in the nearby province of Valdinievole, while gushing...
What are the chances that Pope Francis will become a saint?
Pope Francis’s devoted faithful will likely soon be hollering for the late, humble, huddled-masses-loving pontiff to be fast-tracked to sainthood, experts said Tuesday.
Prince William to attend Pope Francis' funeral, representing King Charles
Prince William will attend Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday in place of his father, King Charles.
At least 26 tourists killed after gunmen open fire at Kashmir resort in 'devastating' terror attack: officials
Gunmen shot dead at least 20 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said Tuesday, in what appeared to be a major shift in the regional conflict in which tourists...
Man treks 53 miles in bird costume to raise awareness about endangered species
The DIY costume was 3 yards long and was made out of split bamboo, muslin, and polystyrene.
Antisemitism in US fueled by anger at Israel, ADL says
The Anti-Defamation League says the number of antisemitic incidents in the United States reached a record high last year.
Diver believed to have been killed in shark attack filmed by helpless beachgoers: 'They’re biting me!'
Terrifying video shows a diver being attacked by a shark as horrified beachgoers watched on helplessly.
Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property
Hundreds of skeletons were recently uncovered by archaeologists while they were excavating a British university's property – the discovery was a complete surprise.
Identical twin sisters go viral after uncanny in-sync interview discussing mom's alleged carjacking
Australian identical twin sisters are going viral for their uncanny twin telepathy — which included them speaking in perfect unison while recounting how their mom was caught in a terrifying...
Pope Francis' funeral date set as mourners gather at St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis' funeral will be held Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square, marking a solemn end to the life of the beloved pontiff.
Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis after his death at 88, reflects on their 'deeply moving' meeting
The Oscar winner, 50, took to social media to pay his respects by sharing a series of photos from their 2016 meeting at the Vatican.
Vatican releases images of Pope Francis in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony
His Holiness died Monday after suffering a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure following a weeks-long hospitalization with pneumonia. He was 88.
Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeral
Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of...
Hundreds of koalas killed in Australia cull, leaving joeys caught in the crossfire orphaned, activists say
The cull in Victoria's Budj Bim National Park -- which was sparked by wildfires -- killed about 700 koalas, including healthy ones with young joeys in their care, animal rights...