Global Reaction: Pope Francis Passes, Live Funeral and Succession Debates

April 24, 2025, 5:20 pm

The Catholic Church is reeling as Pope Francis, 88, succumbs after a bout of serious health issues. As Vatican News prepares a live YouTube funeral, insiders and cardinals spar over potential successors, marking a dramatic and somewhat bemusing turning point in modern Catholic history.


zerohedge.com / Who Are Possible Contenders To Succeed Pope Francis?

Who Are Possible Contenders To Succeed Pope Francis? Authored by Stacy Robinson & Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The world awoke on April 21 to news that Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, had died at 7:35 a.m. local time. (Top L–R)...

techcrunch.com / Pope Francis’ funeral to stream on YouTube

The funeral of Pope Francis will be livestreamed on YouTube on Saturday. Pope Francis passed away earlier this week at age 88 due to a stroke and cardiac arrest. Vatican News’ YouTube channel will begin coverage of the funeral at 10 AM CET/4 AM ET, with availability in English, Italian, Spanish,...


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