CAN pays tribute to Pope Francis, commends his legacy of compassion, justice

Mr Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, passed away on Easter Monday. 

Muslims mourn death of Catholic Pope Francis, hail legacy

The Muslim community described the pontiff as an iconic leader whose legacy of universal peace will be long remembered.

Pope Francis fought for peaceful world, says EU president

Pope Francis dies at 88

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died amid pneumonia recovery.

Vatican celebrates Easter mass, uncertainty surrounds papal blessing

The 88-year-old was able to leave the Gemelli Hospital in Rome four weeks ago after spending more than a month in the hospital.

Pope Francis to make first public appearance since hospitalisation: Vatican 

Pope Francis is planning to make his first public appearance on Sunday since he was hospitalised, the Vatican has said

I understand your economic hardship concerns but I’m rebuilding Nigeria, Tinubu tells Catholic bishops

The president commended the Catholic body’s commitment to education and healthcare.

Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital

Pope Francis marked the anniversary of his election as the head of the Catholic Church in hospital, according to a statement from the Vatican on Thursday morning

Pope frequently receives extra oxygen: Officials

The head of the Catholic Church has now been in the Gemelli Hospital in western Rome for almost three weeks.

Pope continues resting after suffering two respiratory episodes: Vatican

The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church is suffering from bilateral pneumonia.