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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

A time of grief and uncertainty for Catholics at Biola

Pope Francis waving his hand to a sea of people
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Catholics have been hit with a wave of sorrow and eager anticipation as they await the results of the upcoming conclave.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor • April 30, 2025

Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on Monday, April 21, just after he celebrated Easter with thousands of other Catholics in St. Peter’s Square.  There are 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe, with 11 million of them residing in California (29% of the state’s population). For them, Pope Francis...

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis dies at 88
The Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday following an ongoing battle with pneumonia.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor • April 22, 2025

At 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. Yesterday, Pope Francis appeared in St. Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people. One of his last meetings was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, whom he met with to discuss his views on the Trump Administration’s...

Pope Francis shows “slight improvement” amidst health crisis

Pope Francis shows “slight improvement” amidst health crisis
On Feb. 13, Pope Francis was hospitalized with bronchitis and was announced as being in critical condition over the weekend.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor • February 27, 2025

Pope Francis was hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after suffering from bronchitis, and his condition quickly worsened after being diagnosed with pneumonia on Feb. 18. While in the hospital, Francis also received blood transfusions for an anemia-related condition. On Feb. 22, it was announced...