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U.S. Embassy Bangui
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Jeanette and I are saddened to the news of Pope Francis’ passing. We unite in prayer with Catholics worldwide for the repose of the pontiff’s soul and for this period of transition for the Catholic Church. May he rest in peace. – Secretary Rubio www.state.gov/on-the-death-of-pope-francis/ pic.x.com/7QQf9H6Kke
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Bruno Tertrais
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Very hard to not immediately see several of them as the dramatis personae of the movie Conclave. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/world/europe/next-pope-francis-candidates.html?smid=tw-share
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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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Pope Francis was a man of humility, inclusion, and compassion. Today, I join people around the world in mourning and in gratitude for his lifetime of service rooted in faith, in hope, and in love. www.npr.org/live-updates/pope-francis-death-catholic-church
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James Martin, SJ
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My reflections on one aspect of his legacy: "Pope Francis Was a Champion, if an Imperfect One, for L.G.B.T.Q. People" www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/opinion/pope-francis-lgbtq-gay-people.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
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Is Pope Francis lying in state?

The late pontiff will lie in state inside St. Peter's Basilica for three days ahead of his funeral, with the faithful processing slowly up to his simple wooden coffin to pay their respects.
Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of his funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica
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How long was the pope Francis the pope?

Francis was the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church and held the role for 12 years. His body will lie in state in the church until Friday evening.
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Where was Pope Francis from?

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires December 17, 1936. He earned a chemical technician's diploma from his high school and entered the Jesuit novitiate in March 1958.
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Who can be a pope?

In fact, any baptized Catholic male is canonically eligible to be elected.
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