6 d. ago All You Need To Know About Robert Francis Prevost: First Pope From US

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.

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6 d. ago Robert Francis Prevost Is New Pope, Takes Papal Name Pope Leon XIV

US Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff.

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1 week ago Pope Francis' Popemobile To Turn Into Health Clinic For Gaza Children

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for the children of Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of his final wishes: to be deployed once humanitarian access to Gaza...

Science

1 week ago Room Of Tears, Fisherman's Ring: What Happens While Electing A New Pope

Cardinals will gather on May 7 in a conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to elect a new Pope, days after Pope Francis death.

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1 week ago Dinner Parties, Lobbying. What Goes On Behind Closed Doors To Elect Pope

It was in the period of pre-conclave huddling in March of 2013 that the dinner table lobbying worked and Pope Francis won on the fifth ballot.

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1 week ago Pope Francis's Final Interview To Feature In Martin Scorsese's Documentary

The film, Aldeas - A New Story, is co-produced by Aldeas Scholas Films, the production company of Pope Francis' international non-profit organisation Scholas Occurrentes

Culture

2 w. ago Trump Wants To Be Pope: "That Would Be My Number One Choice"

He is the US President, and given a chance, he would love to be the next Pope too. A week after attending Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican, Donald Trump said becoming the next leader of the...

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2 w. ago Why Trump's Blue Suit At Pope's Funeral Became Unexpected Talking Point

As world leaders gathered in solemnity at St Peter'sBasilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis, US President Donald Trump's choice of outfit became an unexpected talking point.

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2 w. ago Abuse Scandals, Disunity And Diplomacy The New Pope's Challenges

Pope Francis's successor will face a litany of challenges, from the place of women and the LGBTQ community in the Catholic Church, to diplomatic challenges.

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2 w. ago Why Top Israel Officials Will Be Absent For Pope Francis' Funeral

Pope Francis had been vocal in his criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, suggesting that the international community should examine whether Israel's actions could be classified as genocide.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis' Death Triggers Surge Of Disinformation He Fought Against

Swarms of fake and misleading content interrupted the global rush of condolences that poured online for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral Saturday.

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2 w. ago Francis' Funeral Today To Be Grand Farewell To 'Pope Of The Poor'

The funeral sets off the first of nine days of official Vatican mourning for Francis, who took over following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013.

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2 w. ago When Is Pope Francis' Funeral? Venue, Attendees, And Vatican's Next Steps

Pope Francis' Funeral: Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

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2 w. ago Huge Crowds Pack Vatican To Catch Last Glimpse Of Pope Ahead Of Funeral

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican Friday for a last glimpse of Pope Francis's open coffin, as world leaders and other guests began arriving for his funeral.

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2 w. ago President Murmu, Kiren Rijiju Depart For Vatican To Attend Pope's Funeral

President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju have departed for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.

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2 w. ago President Murmu To Attend State Funeral Of Pope Francis In Vatican City

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis Dies: Who Will Be The Next Pope, Some Hints To Watch For

The process to choose a new pope is long and secretive. Most of the world's 252 cardinals are coming to Rome to take part.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis' Coffin Taken To St Peter's Basilica, Mourners Pay Tributes

Pope Francis's coffin was placed before St Peter's Altar of the Confession, where Bernini's bronze baldacchino soars up towards Michelangelo's famous dome.

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3 w. ago Inter vs Roma One Of Three Serie A Fixtures Moved For Pope Francis' Funeral

Pope Francis died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88 after suffering a stroke.

Culture

3 w. ago "Discreet Death, Did Not Suffer": Vatican Recounts Pope Francis' Last Hours

Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, according to the Vatican, which said that these were amongst his last words.

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