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2025
Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop federal funding freeze
‘Pope Francis did more for LGBTQ+ people than any Pope in history,’ says prominent US priest
Next Pope: How the power base of the Church shifted (and why we won't see an Irish Pope emerge)
Michael Kelly
'Conclave of comedians': When Pope Francis met Father Dougal
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
Pope Francis had nightly Whatsapp calls with Catholics in Gaza since start of Israeli invasion
US flags to be flown at half-mast, Trump confirms (while standing alongside Easter Bunny)
When is Pope Francis's funeral likely to take place and what role will an Irish cardinal play?
Pope Francis made surprise tour of St Peter's Square in popemobile in his final public appearance
'A man who died with his boots on': Tributes paid to Pope Francis following his death
US President Donald Trump wrote a clipped tribute on Truth Social this afternoon: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!”
What happens during a real-world conclave?
Pope Francis has died aged 88
In a statement, the Vatican said: "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta."
Francis was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome in February for bronchitis, where he spent five weeks.
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine following brief Easter truce, Ukraine says
US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, Houthi rebels say
‘Fear across the board’ for undocumented Irish in the United States, says immigration lawyer
Leicester City relegated from Premier League as Liverpool close in on title
Man United suffer club-record 15th Premier League defeat as Wolves win away again
Israeli probe into killings of Palestinian medics finds ‘professional failures’
Individual arrested by police for speaking Irish during protest in Berlin
Pope says 'no peace without freedom of religion' at Easter balcony appearance amid illness
Nicola Coughlan raises over €130,000 for trans charity after UK ruling on gender
Sitdown Sunday: Why are some prisoners starving to death in US county jails?
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce
Ukraine said it will abide by Putin's 'Easter truce' if Russia does
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 people in 48 hours, say Palestinians
Who is Tucker Carlson, and what did he talk to Conor McGregor about?
FactCheck: Studies of millions of children show there is no connection between autism and vaccines
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if there's no progress soon
‘A normal kid’: Who is Carlo Acutis, the millennial teenager about to become a saint?
Trump admin studying option to fire independent finance chief, White House confirms
Death toll rises to 74 after deadliest US strike on Houthi rebels in more than a year
The US wants to move on from brokering peace in Ukraine 'if it's not doable in the short term'
Tourism chief says Ireland should not rely on US tourists too much amid turmoil
“We are nervous enough about the summer ahead because if the stock market falls, it will impact on Americans coming here.”
Man United claim dramatic 5-4 win over Lyon to reach Europa League semi-finals
Ukraine and the US sign 'memorandum of intent' on minerals deal
Two people killed and six injured following mass shooting at US university campus
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Four people have died after a cable car crash in Italy
Trump in 'no rush' to reach a deal with EU on tariffs as he meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
Mark Carney has re-energised Canada's Liberals and tonight faces his main rival in a TV debate
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre looked set to lead his party back to power but Trump’s win changed everything.