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China, Pope Francis and Vatican

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Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations

The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious engagement with Beijing in recent years.

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What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what could come next.

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China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes

According to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist Party’s control over the Church there.

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Mon. at 88 Years Old

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Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88 Years Old

Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City, following complications from a cerebral stroke and cardiac arrest.

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Pope Francis once said, 'I like to think of hell as being empty'?

I like to think of hell as empty. I hope it is.” Rating: Correct Attribution (About this rating?) Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died on April 21, 2025. Soon after the announcement of his death,

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Pope Francis: What Happens When A Pope Dies

Following Pope Francis's death as the 266th pontiff on Monday, the papal conclave will elect a new pope, with 137 cardinal electors that would attend a College of Cardinals meeting in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives to applause at Pope Francis' funeral

Applause broke out at the Vatican as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived for the funeral of Pope Francis.

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How China will influence the next pontiff after Pope Francis' pivot to Asia

With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic ...

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As a diplomat, Pope Francis won breakthroughs and faced frustrations

Cuba thaw and inked a deal with China on bishop appointments. His calls for peace and to fight climate change were not always ...

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Pope's funeral and Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Vatican - Weekend brief

This weekend, two important events took place that drew global attention, including the Pope's funeral and a meeting between ...

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China's mystery silence over Pope Francis' death as 70-year feud exposed

Tributes poured in after Pope Francis, 88, passed away on Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta ...

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Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent

Russia and Israel will be represented at Pope Francis’ funeral — but China is likely to stay absent. View on euronews ...

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Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration

Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis said he prayed for President Lai Ching-te to be able to attend the inauguration ...

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