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Celebrations in memory of Pope Francis to be held today
Pope Francis will be remembered today on the first anniversary of his death with a Rosary and Mass to be broadcast live on Vatican media channels. Source: Vatican News.
Argentinians mark first anniversary of Pope’s death
Catholics marched in a caravan through the Barrio Flores section of Buenos Aires – where Pope Francis was born – to commemorate the first anniversary of the Argentine pontiff’s death. Source: OSV News.
Francis remembered during Easter Monday prayers
Pope Leo XIV led the Regina Caeli prayer with pilgrims and tourists gathered in St Peter’s Square on Easter Monday and prayed for his predecessor Francis, who died on Easter Monday of last year after a long battle with respiratory illness. Source: Crux.
Giant mural in Argentina honours Pope Francis
Just a few metres from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the Argentine city of La Plata stands the world’s largest mural dedicated to Pope Francis. Source: CNA.
From Francis to Leo: Examining the transition
“From Pope Francis to Pope Leo” was the theme of a thought-provoking discussion hosted by the Sydney Institute on July 7. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza
Border restrictions have prevented a popemobile donated by Pope Francis and converted into an ambulance from entering Gaza. Source: CNA.
Pope confirms he will maintain an ‘active social media presence’
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his presence on social media through the official papal accounts on X and Instagram, the Vatican Dicastery for Communication has announced. Source: NCR Online.
Bishops celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have celebrated a Mass in memory of the late Pope Francis during their May plenary. Source: ACBC.
Popemobile to be turned into mobile health clinic for Gaza
One of Pope Francis’s popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of the Pope’s final wishes, the Vatican says. Source: Yahoo News.