Asia’s front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the “Asian Francis”. Tagle, 67, who shares with Pope Francis a history of advocating for the poor, migrants and other marginalised people, is known for his missionary spirit and pastoral focus. Wearing glasses with a youthful air … Read more
In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China’s Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died aged 88. The Vatican on Monday announced the death of the Argentine pontiff, who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during his 12-year tenure. In … Read more
Francis House Children’s Hospice has announced the headline sponsor for its annual Cheshire Three Peaks Challenge, with Cardinal Partnership taking on the role. This highly anticipated event is set to take place on Sunday, 22 June 2025 and will see participants trekking through the breathtaking Macclesfield countryside. The challenge attracts individuals, families, and corporate teams, … Read more
Pope Francis’s coffin began its transfer to St Peter’s Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with thousands of well-wishers gathering to pay their respects to the leader of the world’s Catholics before he is laid to rest. Crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square from early morning to catch a glimpse of the … Read more
Fourteen months after the deadliest storm in Philippine history, Pope Francis stood on a rain-swept stage to deliver a message of hope to the battered town of Tacloban. It was desperately needed, mayor Alfred Romualdez told AFP on Tuesday, a day after the pontiff died in Rome. Already in his late 70s, the pope had … Read more
The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are the cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, divided by region. This list however is by no … Read more
World leaders remembered Pope Francis as “a beacon of compassion,” as the death on Monday of the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics prompted a global outpouring of grief. Here are some of the first reactions to the death of the 88-year-old pontiff: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Francis “prayed for peace in Ukraine … Read more
Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. The Argentine pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, spent 38 days being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before seeming to recover and leaving the facility on March 23. His death … Read more
Manchester based Glaisyers Solicitors has announced their support for a campaign encouraging the public to make or amend their Wills while also supporting children’s hospice care. The partnership will last for a year, during which Glaisyers will offer their expertise to draw up a Will free of charge in exchange for a suggested donation of … Read more
Pope Francis, looking frail and with belabored breathing that made it difficult for him to speak, made his first appearance in more than six weeks Sunday, appearing briefly on the balcony of a Rome hospital to greet hundreds of people gathered in the square in front. “Thank you, everyone,” he said in a wisp of … Read more