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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 03: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost leads rosary prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 3, 2025 in Vatican City. Pope Francis was hospitalised in Rome on February 14 with bronchitis, and later developed pneumonia in both his lungs. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Pope Leo XIV Previously Criticized Trump’s Deportation Policies, While ‘Damning Allegations’ Of Abuse Resurface

Pope Leo XIV, who was elected to his role on Thursday in Vatican City, has frequently criticized President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies in the past year — while promoting much harsher gun control laws.

Cardinals attend a mass at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Catholic cardinals meeting on April 28, 2025, have set May 7 as the starting date for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, the Vatican spokesman said. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Vatican Sets May 7 Date For Conclave To Elect New Pope

On Monday, Catholic Cardinals announced that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will commence on May 7th, postponing the start of voting by two days to allow for extended discussions regarding the merits of potential candidates.

A flock of birds fly over visitors and mourners queueing to access St Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis, in The Vatican on April 24, 2025. The Vatican on April 24 said some 61,000 people had already paid their respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mourners Condemn ‘Selfie-Takers’ At Pope Francis’ Open Casket Viewing

Tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to see Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, with many using it as a personal photo shoot opportunity — as the pope’s body could be seen lying in his open casket.

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 21: Cardinal Baldassare Reina presides over an Eucharistic celebration for Pope Francis at St. John Basilica on April 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died "this morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square yesterday, wishing thousands of worshippers "Happy Easter." (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Pope Francis’ Cause Of Death Revealed, World Leaders React

The Vatican revealed that 88-year-old Pope Francis officially died of a “cerebral stroke,” leading to a coma and irreversible heart failure on Monday.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by first lady Melania Trump and the Easter Bunny, delivers remarks during the White House Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The White House is expecting thousands of children and adults to participate in the annual tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn, which was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The Trumps Host WH’s Annual Easter Egg Roll

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, following Easter Sunday, as it is considered an American tradition.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Flowers are placed around a plaque commemorating a 2015 visit from Pope Francis at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the wake of the the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Vatican: Pope Francis Dead At 88

Pope Francis, who was considered a reformer that altered the Catholic Church’s traditional views and inspired progressives, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday.