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A Papal Conclave is scheduled to begin on 7 May 2025 in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to elect a new pope to succeed Francis, who died at the age of 88 on 21 April 2025. Of the 135 eligible cardinal electors, all but two are expected to attend. Copyright: Vatican Media

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, from March 13, 2013 until his death, was the 266th pope of the Catholic Church and bishop of Rome, 8th ruler of the Vatican City State, primate of Italy, in addition to the other titles proper to the Roman pontiff.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, from March 13, 2013 until his death, was the 266th pope of the Catholic Church and bishop of Rome, 8th ruler of the Vatican City State, primate of Italy, in addition to the other titles proper to the Roman pontiff.

Caltanissetta (in Sicily) is getting ready to experience one of the most intense, identifying and awaited moments of the year: Holy Week, an intangible heritage of faith, culture and tradition that attracts thousands of believers, tourists and enthusiasts from all over the world to the city every year.