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Queen Elizabeth greets Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Praises Queen Elizabeth’s "steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ"

Sep 8, 2022

Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Vatican, April 3, 2014. | Lauren Cater/CNA.

BREAKING NEWS: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world, died at the age of 96 Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after a brief illness.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Trooping of the Colour in London, England, June 16, 2012./ Catchlight Media/Featureflash via Shutterstock.

Cardinal Nichols Leads Catholic Community in Mourning Death of Prince Philip at age 99

Apr 9, 2021

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the Catholic community Friday in mourning the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99.