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St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday

St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday

Published 168 days ago

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in tradition marking end of Christmas season

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in tradition marking end of Christmas season

Published 204 days ago

9 least populated countries of 2025: From Vatican City to Monaco and more

Vatican City to Monaco, a look at the world’s least populated nations

Published 232 days ago

Pope, King Charles pray together: First in 500 yrs, why it's historic?

Pope, King Charles pray together: First in 500 yrs, why it's historic?

Updated 284 days ago

Man urinates on altar during Holy Mass at Vatican City’s St Peter’s Basilica

The incident took place on Friday around 9 am.

Published 295 days ago

Can Pope Leo be stripped of US citizenship after becoming foreign head of state?

Pope Leo XIV has citizenship for Peru, and the Vatican City, but will the United States might present legal troubles.

Published 435 days ago

The queer flock of Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now elected by a conclave of his brother cardinals as Pope Leo XIV, walked out smiling and waving to the crowds (AP)

Published 446 days ago

The internet welcomes Pope Leo XIV with memes about deep-dish pizza; take a look

Pope Leo XIV

Published 450 days ago

Pope Leo XIV education history: Where did Robert Francis Prevost go to school?

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV

Published 451 days ago

What did Pope Leo XIV say about late Pope Francis?

What Pope Leo XIV said about the late Pope Francis

Published 451 days ago

Cardinals continue conclave after black smoke signals no pope elected

Thick black smoke emerged on May 7, 2025, from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that cardinals had failed to elect a new head of the Catholic Church in their first conclave vote.

Updated 452 days ago

Holy Father, moral voice: Who is a pope, what are his duties?

Papal conclave: Cardinals, the senior-most clergy, under the age of 80 will be voting in the election of the new pope.

Published 453 days ago

10 facts about Pope conclave, the most secretive election in the world

St. Peters Square in Vatican City where visitors will await the news on the new Pope

Published 453 days ago

As Vatican awaits new Pope, Ralph Fiennes' Conclave to stream on OTT in India

Conclave follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) who is tasked to head one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope.

Published 453 days ago

What Conclave movie gets right and wrong about the real process of electing Pope

conclave raplh fiennes

Published 454 days ago

All 133 cardinals gather in Rome to elect Pope Francis’ successor

Some cardinals are looking for a new pope who will continue with Francis' push for a more transparent, welcoming Church.

Updated 455 days ago

Papal Conclave: What do Cardinals eat during Pope's election?

Cardinals stay at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a cosy and private Vatican hotel, during the conclave. They are offered intentionally simple and uncomplicated food.

Published 455 days ago

Cardinals, ballots, anticipation: How long does it take to elect a new pope

The conclave begins on May 7, when a record 133 cardinals -- those under the age of 80 who are eligible to vote -- will enter the Sistine Chapel to vote in secret for a new pontiff

Updated 455 days ago

Pope Francis’ funeral: When and how to watch the Vatican leader's last service

The coffin of Pope Francis is carried at the end of his funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Published 464 days ago

Here's how Donald Trump got ‘front-row’ seat at Pope Francis's funeral

U.S President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Updated 464 days ago

Pope Francis funeral in Rome: Date, time, full list of guests

Cardianal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrel asperges the body of late Pope Francis with holy water before closing his casket in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Updated 464 days ago

President Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis at Vatican, to attend funeral

President Droupadi Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis in Vatican City on Friday.

Updated 465 days ago

Cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse cases will close Pope Francis' coffin

Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi blessing at the end of the Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 20, 2025.

Published 465 days ago

Public mourning begins for Pope Francis, casket moved to St Peter's Basilica

The body of Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, where he will lie in state for three days.

Published 467 days ago

DYK: The late Pope Francis was also an actor? Movies based on his life and times

Jonathan Pryce as Pope Francis in The Two Popes; Pope Francis himself; Ralph Fiennes in Conclave

Published 468 days ago

‘White smoke’ to ‘infirmarii’: Terms in focus after Pope's demise explained

A photo of the late Pope Francis (L) is displayed during mass at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne on April 22, 2025. Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on April 21 of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.

Published 468 days ago

4 Indian cardinals eligible to vote for new pope

Archbishop Peter Comensoli (C) holds mass as a photo of the late Pope Francis is displayed at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne on April 22, 2025. Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on April 21 of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.

Updated 468 days ago

Cardinals to meet for first time since Pope’s death to confirm funeral details

The Pope’s body will remain in the chapel for a few days before being brought for public viewing in St Peter’s Basilica.

Published 468 days ago

Pope Francis's last wish revealed in final will and testament

Pope Francis' body may be moved to St. Peter's Basilica by Wednesday, pending approval from cardinals. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, file)

Updated 468 days ago

Pope Francis dies at 88: What is a conclave and when does it start?

Pope Francis passes away at 88. When is the next Papal Conclave happening?

Published 468 days ago

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