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So lots of optimism about what this Pope might be able to achieve. Lots of expectations. It's a very difficult time in the world. And Pope Francis spoke repeatedly about human suffering in conflict, about poverty, and many people hoping he'll continue that legacy. And Pierre's Ruth Sherlock. Thank you, Ruth. Thanks so much, Leila.
So lots of optimism about what this Pope might be able to achieve. Lots of expectations. It's a very difficult time in the world. And Pope Francis spoke repeatedly about human suffering in conflict, about poverty, and many people hoping he'll continue that legacy. And Pierre's Ruth Sherlock. Thank you, Ruth. Thanks so much, Leila.
The first vote, just hours after the start of the conclave, was always unlikely to result in a papal election. But nonetheless, crowds of thousands stood in St. Peter's Square, keeping their eyes trained on that small chimney, the cardinal's only way of signalling to the outside world if they've chosen a new pope.
The first vote, just hours after the start of the conclave, was always unlikely to result in a papal election. But nonetheless, crowds of thousands stood in St. Peter's Square, keeping their eyes trained on that small chimney, the cardinal's only way of signalling to the outside world if they've chosen a new pope.
Many priests and nuns were among the crowd, praying that the cardinals will hear the Holy Spirit to discern God's will about who should become Pope. There was laughter too, as a seagull landed near the chimney, settling in for a front row seat. The sky grew dark, and then black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Ruth Sherlock, NPR News, St Peter's Square, the Vatican.
Many priests and nuns were among the crowd, praying that the cardinals will hear the Holy Spirit to discern God's will about who should become Pope. There was laughter too, as a seagull landed near the chimney, settling in for a front row seat. The sky grew dark, and then black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Ruth Sherlock, NPR News, St Peter's Square, the Vatican.
The Vatican's official media says the Popemobile that Pope Francis used during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land is being outfitted with diagnostic and emergency medical equipment to help young patients in Gaza. Health services have been decimated during Israel's war against Hamas in the Palestinian enclave. The Popemobile will carry things like suture kits and vaccines and be run by medical staff.
The Vatican's official media says the Popemobile that Pope Francis used during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land is being outfitted with diagnostic and emergency medical equipment to help young patients in Gaza. Health services have been decimated during Israel's war against Hamas in the Palestinian enclave. The Popemobile will carry things like suture kits and vaccines and be run by medical staff.
The Catholic aid organisation Caritas Jerusalem, which leads the initiative, has to navigate restrictions on access to Gaza. but ultimately plans to deploy the clinic to communities that now survive without health facilities. Pope Francis called the Holy Family Church in Gaza almost every day throughout the war, including from his hospital bed, as he was critically ill with double pneumonia.
The Catholic aid organisation Caritas Jerusalem, which leads the initiative, has to navigate restrictions on access to Gaza. but ultimately plans to deploy the clinic to communities that now survive without health facilities. Pope Francis called the Holy Family Church in Gaza almost every day throughout the war, including from his hospital bed, as he was critically ill with double pneumonia.
Well, Lauren, there are people who traveled all night to be at this funeral. There was, for example, Antonella Marcuz, who took a bus from Austria to arrive at dawn in Rome. This means so much to her, and you can hear the emotion in her voice.
Well, Lauren, there are people who traveled all night to be at this funeral. There was, for example, Antonella Marcuz, who took a bus from Austria to arrive at dawn in Rome. This means so much to her, and you can hear the emotion in her voice.
Well, Lauren, there are people who traveled all night to be at this funeral. There was, for example, Antonella Marcuz, who took a bus from Austria to arrive at dawn in Rome. This means so much to her, and you can hear the emotion in her voice.
She's crying, and, you know, she talks about how much Pope Francis meant, like you mentioned, for bringing different faiths together. And you have stories like this all over the square. I spoke with Bishop Thomas Masters, who was in the crowd dressed in his bright purple bishop robes, and I asked him why he chose to make this long trip from Florida to be here.
She's crying, and, you know, she talks about how much Pope Francis meant, like you mentioned, for bringing different faiths together. And you have stories like this all over the square. I spoke with Bishop Thomas Masters, who was in the crowd dressed in his bright purple bishop robes, and I asked him why he chose to make this long trip from Florida to be here.
She's crying, and, you know, she talks about how much Pope Francis meant, like you mentioned, for bringing different faiths together. And you have stories like this all over the square. I spoke with Bishop Thomas Masters, who was in the crowd dressed in his bright purple bishop robes, and I asked him why he chose to make this long trip from Florida to be here.
St. Peter's Square is surrounded by these semi-circles of colonnades with statues of Catholic saints all around. And that threw open to this bright blue sky, and many people in the crowd told me they felt as though Pope Francis might be looking down on this event from above.
St. Peter's Square is surrounded by these semi-circles of colonnades with statues of Catholic saints all around. And that threw open to this bright blue sky, and many people in the crowd told me they felt as though Pope Francis might be looking down on this event from above.