Pope Francis

The Vatican reported that Pope Francis died after suffering a stroke, which led to heart failure.

The Catholic Church has entered a pivotal moment following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The conclave of the College of Cardinals is now expected to begin within 15 to 20 days to elect the next Bishop of Rome, a decision that will define the direction of the Church for its 1.3 billion followers worldwide.

Pope Francis I, the 266th supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 weeks after being hospitalized in February for double pneumonia.

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after spending five weeks in the hospital battling a severe case of double pneumonia.

Pope Francis experienced another breathing complication on Monday, requiring a return to noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm that led to him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican announced on Friday.

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is currently hospitalized in Rome due to a worsening of his bronchitis condition, which has been troubling him for the past week.

Pope Francis, known for his advocacy of open borders, criticized former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling plans to deport individuals unlawfully in the United States “a disgrace.” The Pope’s remarks reflect his broader stance urging Western nations to welcome migrants, a position that has often clashed with conservative immigration policies.

TIME magazine has highlighted Donald Trump’s return to the center of American public life with a bold cover marking his resurgence as the 47th President of the United States. The illustration, created by artist Tim O’Brien, shows Trump clearing President Joe Biden’s belongings from the Oval Office desk with a sweeping motion, symbolizing the transfer of power. The image is accompanied by the caption, “He’s Back.”

Pope Francis recently expressed strong criticism of U.S. policies aimed at deporting illegal immigrants, calling the proposed measures a "disgrace." During an interview on Italian national television, the pontiff discussed migration issues and criticized actions that impose hardships on vulnerable populations. The interview aired ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, during which his administration pledged to prioritize the removal of illegal immigrants.