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‘He has returned to the house of the Father’: Pope Francis dies aged 88

The world reacts to the end of a pontificate that embraced the underdog and shook up the Vatican

Religion
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Vatican announces death of Pope Francis — follow latest

The 88-year-old, who had suffered double pneumonia, had appeared in St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday

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As the body of the late Pope Francis lies in state and world leaders and thousands of mourners await his funeral, the process begins to find a new pontiff

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Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
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Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
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Horse owner fed rat poison to another woman’s dressage mare
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Crime
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Woman and horse nuzzling.
Horse owner fed rat poison to another woman’s dressage mare
Crime
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Woman and horse nuzzling.
Horse owner fed rat poison to another woman’s dressage mare
Crime
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
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Horse owner fed rat poison to another woman’s dressage mare
Crime
Woman and horse nuzzling.
Horse owner fed rat poison to another woman’s dressage mare
Crime
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Collage of a woman holding a container, a man in a suit, and soldiers in combat.
Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms
Defence
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Two skiers sitting in the snow outside a ski rental shop during a heavy snowfall.
Record late-season snow brings chaos and perfect pistes in Alps
Europe
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
Camel ride at sunset in the desert.
Dubai launches ‘influencer academy’ to teach the art of allure
Social media
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Horse owner fed rat poison to another woman’s dressage mare
Crime
Dr. Andrew Thomas speaking in front of a Swansea University banner.
Incels ‘need dating coaches to reintegrate into society’
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MPs and peers try to block ‘liar’ Trump from parliament address
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World

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President Bukele proposes an exchange involving the 252 Venezuelans being held in his country

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Europe
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Europe
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IN DEPTH
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Asia
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PROFILE
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Africa
Vladimir Putin at Orthodox Easter service in Moscow.
MARC BENNETTS IN KYIV
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Business

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London market ‘can benefit from instability in America’

British bank Zopa would think twice about listing in New York because of Trump turmoil

Companies
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China warned against US bond sell-off in response to tariffs
Companies
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Big rise in mortgage completions to beat stamp duty deadline
Economics
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Cracking US exports with vegan trainers, pop stars and TikTok
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Unilever launches ‘dirt-eating’ cleaning spray
Companies
Photo of Xi Jinping, President of China, at a meeting in Hanoi.
China warned against US bond sell-off in response to tariffs
Companies
Couple looking at houses for sale in an estate agent's window.
Big rise in mortgage completions to beat stamp duty deadline
Economics
Emmanuel Eribo of Loci trainers holding a pair of sneakers.
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Companies
Woman spraying Cif Infinite Clean on a dirty shoe.
Unilever launches ‘dirt-eating’ cleaning spray
Companies
a man in a suit and white shirt smiles for the camera
Simon FrenchUK’s mad energy policy is a potent deterrent to foreign investors
a man wearing glasses and a suit smiles for the camera
Ed WarnerIt’s not over yet, and banks’ gain will be their clients’ pain

Sport

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Formula 1
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MARTIN SAMUEL
Ange is wrong to think world is against him — a trophy should secure his future
Football
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Hamilton: There wasn’t one second of Saudi GP where I felt comfortable
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SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX
Unflappable Piastri keeps cool to take title lead off Norris
Formula 1
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Slot: It’s ridiculous to question Trent’s commitment
Football
Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby, Gallagher Premiership Rugby - 19 Apr 2025
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Life & Style

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The number of stores devoted to Far Eastern cuisine has spiralled, but they can be bewildering places to shop

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COMMENT
BEN MACHELL
What my eight-year-old daughter has taught me about women
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INTERVIEW
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I’m 20 and still holiday with my parents. If only they went to Thailand
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COMMENT
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What my eight-year-old daughter has taught me about women
Parenting
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INTERVIEW
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Michael Morpurgo: ‘The first time I saw my father was on TV’
Celebrity
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FIRST PERSON
A Max Mara coat for £39 on Vinted? I grabbed it
Fashion
Woman and teenage boy smiling outdoors near the ocean.
FIRST PERSON
I’m 20 and still holiday with my parents. If only they went to Thailand
Parenting
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Tim SnaithHow can we reduce inheritance tax without using the seven-year rule?
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Will LyonsSix of the best salty light white wines perfect for spring

Culture

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Books
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REVIEW
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EXPLAINER
WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK
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Art
Man with cane walking toward large house by lake.
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Travel

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Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
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