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Sahiba Gafarova attends funeral of Pope Francis

Sahiba Gafarova attends funeral of Pope Francis

Speaker of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova attended the funeral of Pope Francis today. She expressed condolences on behalf of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Pope Francis' funeral underway in Vatican

Pope Francis' funeral underway in Vatican

A funeral Mass has begun in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican in the presence of dozens of world leaders, reigning monarchs and religious figures to pay …

New Pope may be chosen on May 5

New Pope may be chosen on May 5

The conclave, a confidential election of the Pope, may be convened from May 5. The date is proposed by the ritual calendar adopted by the Congregation …

Pope Francis died of stroke

Pope Francis died of stroke

Pope Francis suffered a stroke that caused coma and cardiac arrest, an official medical report on the death of the 88-year-old pontiff read. "His Holiness Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was born in Buenos Aires …

Iranian President expresses condolences over death of Pope

Iranian President expresses condolences over death of Pope

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has extended his condolences to the Vatican over the death of Pope Francis, the leader of Catholics around the world, noting his humanistic position aimed at promoting peace throughout the world.

Pope Francis passes away

Pope Francis passes away

Today, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Holy See’s press service said. "Dearest brothers and …

Pope prays for peace in South Caucasus

Pope prays for peace in South Caucasus

Pope Francis has wished for complete truce between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Pope's message on the occasion of Easter says. "I appeal to all those in positions of political responsibility in our world not to …

Pope to meet with all G7 leaders

Pope to meet with all G7 leaders

Today, in the vicinity of the Italian city of Bari, where the G7 summit began on Thursday, the arrival of the Pope is expected. Never before in history has the head of the Roman Catholic Church taken part in a G7 summit.

Erdoğan holds talks with Pope

Erdoğan holds talks with Pope

The Supreme Ruler of the Holy See held talks with the President of Türkiye. The parties discussed the escalation of the Middle East conflict and issues of its resolution.

Pashinyan awarded Papal Order of Knighthood

Pashinyan awarded Papal Order of Knighthood

The Holy See's Envoy to Armenia Archbishop Jose Avelino Bettencourt presented Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with the Order of Knight of the Grand Cross of Pope Pius IX, one of the highest honours of the Holy See, the …