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The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals…
The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals…
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Pope Francis was elected Pope on March 13, 2013 during a conclave held after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. His election was historic, as he was the first Pope from Latin America and the first from the Society of Jesus (Jesuit).
Papa Francis alichaguliwa kuwa Baba Mtakatifu mnamo Machi 13, 2013. Uchaguzi wake ulikuwa wa kihistoria, kwani alikuwa Papa wa kwanza kutoka Amerika ya Kusini na wa kwanza kutoka Shirika la Yesu (Jesuit).
Good Friday commemorates the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus.
In the past few days, the pontiff has made one surprise appearance after another, most recently turning up in St Peter’s Square following mass for Palm Sunday, where he shook hands, blessed babies and waved to the crowds.
Since leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Francis has not been seen in public, nor have any engagements been scheduled for the coming weeks.
The Church is accused of pressuring followers into making life-ruining donations, and blamed for child neglect among its members — although it has denied any wrongdoing.
Pope Francis remains stable after almost four weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, declining to speculate on when he might go home, the day after doctors indicated he was no longer in danger.