Francisks
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, served as the head of the Catholic Church for 12 years until his passing at the age of 88. He was known for his progressive views and focus on addressing social issues, including poverty and climate change. His desire for a simple funeral and burial outside the Vatican reflects his humble approach to leadership. He passed away due to a brain stroke, making headlines worldwide as many leaders prepare to attend his funeral.
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Francisks had planned to visit Turkey and Lebanon before his death in April.
Pāvests dosies uz Turciju un Libānu / Diena
Latvia· 2025-10-07
Pope Francis, who became pope in 2013, passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.
Pāvests Leons XIV inaugurācijas misē acina pārtraukt dabas ekspluatāciju un nabadzīgo atstumtību / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-18
Francisks was the pope who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.
Premjere svētdien apmeklēs pāvesta Leona XIV inaugurācijas ceremoniju / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-15
Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 after a brain stroke.
Pāvesta Franciska bēres apmeklēs arī arhibīskaps Stankevičs / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-25
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after a brain stroke.
No pāvesta Franciska atvadījušies jau vairāk nekā 128 000 cilvēku / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-25Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after a brain stroke.
Pāvesta bēru dēļ pārceltas visas Itālijas A sērijas futbola spēles sestdien / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-23Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 after a brain stroke.
Pāvesta Franciska bēres notiks sestdien / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-22
Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 after a brain stroke.
Tramps plāno apmeklēt pāvesta Franciska bēres / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-22