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Emma Bonino, friend of Pope Francis, dies at 78
Emma Bonino died in Rome at the age of 78 on September 11, 2026.
The politician served as a senator, deputy, and minister. She also worked in the European Union as a member of the European Parliament and as a commissioner.
Despite disagreements regarding abortion, Bonino maintained a friendship with Pope Francis. According to Alfa y Omega, the Pope met with the former minister several times at the Vatican, inquired about her health, and visited her home with chocolates following her release from the hospital.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Reporting@Revista_VNEmma Bonino dies, who was not separated from Francis by her disagreement on abortion
Vida Nueva · Miguel Angel Malavia
- Reporting@alfayomegasemEmma Bonino, the friend of Francis to whom he gave flowers despite their disagreements, has died
Alfa y Omega · Rodrigo Moreno Quicios
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 11, 5:54 AM Vida Nueva Español Muere Emma Bonino, de la que no le separó de Francisco su discrepancia sobre el aborto
- Sep 11, 9:08 AM Alfa y Omega Español Muere Emma Bonino, la amiga de Francisco a la que regaló flores pese a sus discrepancias
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