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Parul Yadav recalls witnessing Pope Francis's final public appearance
Actress Parul Yadav unknowingly witnessed Pope Francis' final public appearance during his Easter blessing at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Pope passed away the next morning
22 April,2025 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pope Francis passes away: A pope who believed in dreams, imagination
Former mid-day staffer remembers an inspiring encounter with the spiritual leader who carried with him a love for humanity
22 April,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Jane Borges
Trump orders US flag to be flown at half-staff as mark of respect to Pope
The Vatican has announced a nine-day mourning period, known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff
22 April,2025 08:32 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Serie A postpones four ties due to Pope’s death
Udinese’s game at Torino, Fiorentina’s visit to Cagliari, Genoa’s match against Lazio and Juventus’ trip to Parma will be rescheduled to an unspecified date
22 April,2025 08:10 AM IST | Rome | AFP
Pope Francis passes away at 88
‘Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter’, were his words at final public appearance a day earlier
22 April,2025 08:08 AM IST | Vatican City | Agencies
Pope Francis passes away: ‘Build bridges in a divided world’
As Pope Francis passes, community mourns shepherd who guided his flock with compassion and courage
22 April,2025 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Pope Francis dies: Vatican mourning leads to rescheduling of key Serie A clashes
In light of his death, the remaining fixtures in the 33rd round of Serie A have been postponed indefinitely
21 April,2025 07:34 PM IST | Rome | mid-day online correspondent
King Charles, PM Keir Starmer lead UK tributes to Pope Francis
The British royals, who had met the Pope on their visit to Italy earlier this month, praised his work and care for 'both people and planet'
21 April,2025 06:46 PM IST | London | PTI
Pope Francis called it world's 'most beautiful game' and it wasn’t tennis
Pope Francis often fondly recalled his childhood days playing football on the streets of Buenos Aires, using a ball made of rags
21 April,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pope Francis' affection for the people of India will always be cherished: PM
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died on Monday. He was 88
21 April,2025 04:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI