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          Pope Francis

          Pope Francis led the Roman Catholic Church from 2013 until his death on April 21, 2025. He was the first pontiff from Latin America and the first from the Jesuit order

          Father Michael Cardoz is praying for the health of Pope Francis. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Thousands of Catholics turn out across UAE to pray for Pope Francis

          UAEFebruary 23, 2025
          A poster outside Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Francis is battling pneumonia and a respiratory infection. EPA

          Prayers for Pope Francis as condition confirmed to be 'critical'

          NewsFebruary 23, 2025
          Pope Francis's admission to hospital has forced the cancellation of some events surrounding the Vatican Holy Year. AFP

          Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs

          NewsFebruary 19, 2025
          Pope Francis arriving to lead a public Mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          When Pope Francis made his landmark visit to Abu Dhabi

          LifestyleFebruary 14, 2025
          Pope Francis on the balcony at St Peter's to deliver his traditional Christmas Day speech. Reuters

          Pope Francis calls for aid to Gaza where humanitarian situation is 'extremely grave'

          MENADecember 25, 2024
          Pope Francis discussed strategies to advance peace during a meeting with the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity's judging panel. Photo: Wam

          Zayed Award crucial to address global humanitarian challenges, Pope Francis tells judges

          UAEDecember 17, 2024
          Pope Francis is presented with a model of St Francis Church. Photo: Vatican Media

          Abrahamic Family House president meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

          UAEOctober 29, 2024
          Gaza's Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, which was damaged by Israeli bombardment about two weeks after hostilities began in 2023. Reuters

          Christian families in Gaza split up in hope ‘someone will survive’ bombs

          MENAOctober 07, 2024
          Pope Francis leads a mass during a pastoral visit on the 50th Social Week of Italian Catholics, at Piazza Unita d'Italia in Trieste, Italy, on Sunday. EPA

          Pope warns against populism and laments 'demise of democracy'

          EuropeJuly 07, 2024
          French President Emmanuel Macron greets supporters after voting for the second round of the legislative elections in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, northern France. AP

          France in political limbo after shock election result

          EuropeJuly 07, 2024
          Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates, stands for a photograph with Italy's Prime Minsiter Giorgia Meloni upon arriving at the G7 Italia 2024 summit. UAE Presidential Court ( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

          President Sheikh Mohamed attends G7 summit in Italy

          UAEJune 14, 2024
          Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Sunday. EPA

          Pope Francis calls for a Gaza ceasefire and for more aid

          MENAJune 09, 2024
          The Sistine Chapel Choir gave a stirring performance at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Inside the Vatican choir's historic performance in Abu Dhabi

          Music & On-stageMay 31, 2024
          Pope Francis attends a meeting with young people at the Square in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, Italy, on April 28. Reuters

          Pope visits Venice prison at start of day trip to lagoon city

          EuropeApril 28, 2024
          Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass in the Vatican. AFP

          Pope Francis calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Easter address

          EuropeMarch 31, 2024
          About 600 Christians have taken shelter in the Roman Catholic Holy Family Church in Gaza. AFP

          Gaza's Christians say Easter prayers marred by grief but filled with hope

          Palestine-IsraelMarch 29, 2024
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