Religion
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Viongozi wa Afrika wamsifu Papa Francis kwa “Urithi wa Huruma”
Francis, ambaye alijulikana kwa jitihada zake za kufanya mageuzi ndani ya Kanisa Katoliki na aliwahamasisha wengi, alifariki akiwa na umri wa miaka 88.
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Pope Francis: The radical leader who broke the papal mould
Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church while stopping short of overhauling centuries-old dogma. Dubbed…
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What happens after the pope dies?
The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff — but with a few changes. Here is how the process…
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Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas mourns the death of Pope Francis
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, calling him a “faithful friend of the Palestinian people,” the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. “Today, we lost a faithful…
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The beautiful game: Pope Francis’s passion for football
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis’s passion was football, for him “the most beautiful game” and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace. From Argentine compatriots Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona…
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What You Should Know About Pope Francis
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…
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Papa Francis Afariki Dunia Akiwa Na Miaka 88
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).
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Pope Leaves Faithful Guessing Over Easter Appearances
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…
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Pope’s Convalescence Recalls John Paul II’s Agony
Since leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Francis has not been seen in public, nor have any engagements been scheduled for the coming weeks.
