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08.06.2025 ⇢ Day Pope Francis Died As Russia Resumed Attacks

Russia resumed drone attacks immediately after Putin's Easter truce expired, with air raid alerts across Ukraine dominating early morning coverage. This development confirmed Ukrainian skepticism about the ceasefire expressed over the weekend.

By 8am, news broke of Pope Francis's death at 88, becoming the day's central story. Coverage evolved from initial announcements to increasingly detailed reports about his final hours, revealing he died of stroke and heart failure rather than pneumonia. By evening, the Vatican released his final testament showing his wishes for a simple burial, while speculation about potential successors emerged.

Other significant stories included a British man being lynched in Ecuador after murder accusations, and Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, facing scrutiny for sharing Yemen attack details in a second Signal chat, with Trump publicly supporting him despite the controversy.

Late evening saw US stocks plunging after Trump attacked Fed chair Powell. HEBREWSUMMARY: Not applicable LOCALSUMMARY: Russia resumed drone attacks immediately after Putin's Easter truce expired, with air raid alerts across Ukraine dominating early morning coverage. This development confirmed Ukrainian skepticism about the ceasefire expressed over the weekend.

By 8am, news broke of Pope Francis's death at 88, becoming the day's central story. Coverage evolved from initial announcements to increasingly detailed reports about his final hours, revealing he died of stroke and heart failure rather than pneumonia. By evening, the Vatican released his final testament showing his wishes for a simple burial, while speculation about potential successors emerged.

Other significant stories included a British man being lynched in Ecuador after murder accusations, and Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, facing scrutiny for sharing Yemen attack details in a second Signal chat, with Trump publicly supporting him despite the controversy.

Late evening saw US stocks plunging after Trump attacked Fed chair Powell.
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Sky News

Pope died from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says - with anonymous benefactor to pay for funeral

23:13

The Sun

Pope’s final testament revealed as Francis asked to be buried in 'simple tomb in the ground' as cause of death confirmed

POPE'S LAST WISHES | World News
23:05

Mirror

DEVOTED TO THE END: Pope Francis' brave final hours defying doctors to greet the faithful before sudden turn for the worse - as full death certificate released

22:48

BBC

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21:48

The Times

Pope Francis ‘wanted to spend last days among people he loved’

Catholics flock to the Vatican to pay tribute to the Pope, who often put his duty above his health, after his death on Easter Monday aged 88
20:49

The Independent

Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure aged 88, Vatican confirms

20:15

Daily Mail

Vatican confirm Pope's cause of death in new statement - as late Holy Father's final testament is released revealing his last wishes and funeral plans

20:15

Breitbart UK

Francis Critics, Conservatives Among the Top Candidates to Be Next Pope

In the wake of Pope Francis’ passing on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church will begin the process of selecting the next Bishop of Rome, thereby setting the future course of the Church and its 1.3 billion followers.
19:50

Channel 4

FactCheck: when will Pope Francis be buried and how will the next Pope be chosen?

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18:33

Metro

Pope Francis' cause of death at age 88 revealed

World | Craig Munro
18:25

The Guardian

Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says, as tributes pour in for pontiff

18:25

Spiked

The tragedy of Pope Francis

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14:18

The Spectator

The Francis effect

11:27

HuffPost UK

'A POPE FOR THE POOR'

Keir Starmer Leads Tributes As Francis Dies At 88
10:10

New Statesman

Pope Francis’s illusions

The controversial liberaliser brought humanity to the Vatican – but his flaws only hastened its decline.
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