Franciskus
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, is the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. Elected as the 266th pope in 2013, he is known for his progressive views on social issues, including poverty, immigration, and climate change. Throughout his papacy, he has emphasized the importance of mercy and dialogue within the Church and has sought to reform the Vatican's bureaucracy. Recently, he has been in the news due to serious health issues related to a lung disease, prompting discussions about his legacy and succession.
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The article discusses whether the new pope will continue the line of the late Pope Franciskus.
Vit rök från Sixtinska kapellet – ny påve utsedd
Sweden· 2025-05-08
Franciskus is the current pope whose successor will be chosen in the upcoming conclave.
Stort intresse för att slå vad om vem som blir påveSweden· 2025-05-05
Pope Franciskus is hoped to inspire compassion in Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Insändare. Noterat av DN:s läsare den 29 aprilSweden· 2025-04-30
Pope Franciskus has appointed 80 percent of the cardinals who will participate in the upcoming conclave.
Patrik Hagman: Då skulle en kvinna kunna bli katolsk prästSweden· 2025-04-28
Franciskus was a significant figure in the lives of many, including Sister Bakhita, who viewed him as a role model.
”Hade turen och oturen att få uppleva påve Franciskus död”Sweden· 2025-04-26
Franciskus is the current pope whose successor is being chosen.
Så minskas risken för missförstånd när ny påve ska väljasSweden· 2025-04-24
Franciskus is remembered by most believers as a humble man of the people.
Avlidne påven Franciskus hyllas i RomSweden· 2025-04-22Pope Francis is mentioned as being in a stable condition despite being seriously ill.
DN Direkt - Läget stabilt för svårt sjuke påve FranciskusSweden· 2025-03-01
Pope Franciskus is currently hospitalized with double pneumonia and is in critical but stable condition.
DN Direkt - Skola med toppresultat i utsatt område räddasSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Franciskus is currently hospitalized with double-sided pneumonia and has been following church matters from his hospital bed.
DN Direkt - Verkstadsjättar i topp på yster börsSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Franciskus is currently hospitalized with severe pneumonia and is reported to be in critical but stable condition.
DN Direkt - Polisen utreder grovt våldsbrott i GävleSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Franciskus is currently hospitalized with double-sided pneumonia and is in critical but stable condition.
DN Direkt - Musk: USA måste spara 42 miljarder – om dagenSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Francis is currently hospitalized with double-sided pneumonia and has been following church matters from his hospital bed.
DN Direkt - Trump: 25-procentiga tullar mot EUSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Franciskus is currently hospitalized with double-sided pneumonia and is in critical but stable condition.
DN Direkt - Vuxnas matvanor fortsätter att försämrasSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Francis, who is seriously ill with double pneumonia, has had a calm night according to the Vatican.
DN Direkt - Northvolt sålde Polenfabrik för 63 miljonerSweden· 2025-02-26Pope Francis is hospitalized with double pneumonia and Catholics around the world are praying for him.
Vecka 8, 2025. Har du hängt med? – Quiz: NutidstestSweden· 2025-02-21
Franciskus is the Pope who has taken measures to secure his legacy and influence the selection of his successor.
JD Vance tros blanda sig i striden efter påve Franciskus dödSweden· 2025-02-18
