On Saturday 25 April 2025, the world will say their farewells to Pope Francis, a pontiff who will be remembered for all his work with the poor, for modernising the Catholic Church and for bringing people of all faiths together. Pope Francis’s funeral will get underway tomorrow in Rome, in breaking with tradition he will have a much simpler affair than many of his predecessors.

A 15-year-old student has been arrested after a knife attack at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school in Nantes, France, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

The passing of Pope Francis has left Catholics, particularly in Africa, mourning the loss of a humble leader known for his connection to the grassroots of the church.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul, leading to mass evacuations but no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.

The interregnum, or “empty chair,” involves a structured transition between popes, encompassing a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, with his condition worsening rapidly within hours of being taken ill.