Pope Francis, history's first pontiff from the Global South, has died at age 88 following a monthslong respiratory illness, setting the stage for a high-stakes secretive election to determine his successor.
While the pope's health struggles have left Carla Rabezzana uneasy, the lack of direct contact has also heightened her anxiety for her beloved cousin, who can "cheer you up with just a few words."
Pope Francis on April 20 met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in the first in-person encounter between one of the world's leading champions of migrants and one of America's fiercest anti-immigrant campaigners.
Pope Francis' top diplomats met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on April 19, where the two sides discussed migrants and refugees following months of clashes between U.S. church leaders and the Trump administration over immigration policy and foreign aid.
The pontiff met with about 70 inmates, along with the prison workers and chaplains, for about 30 minutes, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office.
