Javier Martínez-Brocal
Javier Martínez-Brocal is a Vatican correspondent for the Spanish newspaper ABC, recognized for his expertise in the inner workings of the Catholic Church. He has commented on Pope Francis's determination to live in the present following his near-death experience and the risks he is willing to take to maintain his public presence.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Javier Martinez Brocal conducted an interview with Pope Francesco where he discussed his views on Gänswein.
«Padre» Georg Gänswein e l'incontro «caloroso» con papa Leone XIV dopo le polemiche con Francesco
Italy· 2025-06-12
Javier Martinez-Brocal conducted an interview with Robert Sarah regarding his appointment.
Le nomine di papa Leone XIV. C’è anche la scelta di una donnaItaly· 2025-05-25
Javier Martínez-Brocal was informed by the Pope about the location of his tomb.
Túmulo do Papa Francisco é aberto à visitação do público; veja fotos
Brazil· 2025-04-27
Javier Martínez-Brocal was informed by the Pope about the location of his tomb.
Vaticano divulga imagens da cerimônia reservada de sepultamento do Papa Francisco; vejaBrazil· 2025-04-26Javier Martínez-Brocal discussed Pope Francis's burial preferences in an interview published in a book.
Santa Maria Maggiore: why Pope Francis decided ‘this is my place’ to be buried | Pope Francis
United Kingdom· 2025-04-25
Javier Martínez-Brocal conducted an interview with Pope Francisco regarding his burial wishes.
Por qué Francisco eligió la Basílica de Santa María la Mayor para ser sepultado y qué otros Papas están enterrados allí
Venezuela· 2025-04-24
Francis said in his 2024 book 'El Sucesor', a long interview with journalist Javier Martinez-Brocal.
Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Tanzania· 2025-04-22
Javier Martinez-Brocal is mentioned as the author of a book where Pope François confided his thoughts about his burial.
Sépulture "simple" dans une basilique romaine: que contient le testament du pape François?
Monaco· 2025-04-22
Javier Martinez-Brocal is mentioned as the vaticanista who interviewed Pope Francis for his book El Sucesor.
Conheça o lugar onde o papa Francisco será enterrado: a Basílica Santa Maria Maggiore
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-21
Javier Martínez-Brocal is mentioned as the vaticanista who revealed Pope Francisco's burial plans in his book.
Esta es la basílica que escogió el papa Francisco para ser enterrado
Costa Rica· 2025-04-21
Javier Martinez-Brocal is a Spanish expert on the Vatican who was mentioned in relation to Pope Franjo's burial plans.
Jutarnji list - Prvi put nakon 300 godina papa neće biti pokopan u bazilici Sv. Petra, Franjo je htio baš ovu lokaciju: 'Vidio sam ta vrata...'
Croatia· 2025-04-21
Javier Martínez-Brocal noted that Pope Francis wants to live in the present after his near-death experience.
‘Maverick’ pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing | Pope FrancisUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-17
