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Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass: World leaders, faithful unite for papacy | Pics

The historic inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV saw world leaders like JD Vance and more along faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square.

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

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

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

From tiny island nations to historic European microstates, these countries have the smallest populations in the world in 2025.

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

Charles, who serves as the titular head of the Church of England, and Camilla sat on golden thrones on the raised altar of the Sistine Chapel.

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

Videos captured by stunned onlookers showed the man bending down to pull up his jeans moments after the act.

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

The US State Department says on its website that it may “actively review” the citizenship status of Americans who “serve as a foreign head of state."

The queer flock of Pope Leo XIV

The queer Catholics hope that Pope Leo XIV’s ministry does not witness the absence of ecclesiastical embrace, of the kind they had grown to be used under Pope Francis’ pontificate

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

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has just been elected Pope Leo XIV, and while the world watched him, the internet was watching something else entirely: memes

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

Robert Francis Prevost, who will now lead the Vatican as Pope Leo XIV, is an alumnus of Villanova University. He went to St. Augustine Seminary High School.&nbsp;

What did Pope Leo XIV say about late Pope Francis?

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV emphasised peace and paid respects to his predecessor, Pope Francis, in his first public address.

Cardinals continue conclave after black smoke signals no pope elected

If no pope is chosen in two rounds, the ballots are burned together and black smoke appears.

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

The pope is the head of state and the ruler of the Vatican City, which is the smallest state in the world with a measure of mere 44 hectares.

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

Powerful jammers are installed inside the premises of the Sistine Chapel and windows overlooking the election areas are tinted black.

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

On Wednesday, Prime Video announced the India premiere of the BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated film, Conclave.

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

The movie Conclave, as the title gives away, is precisely about the process of Papal election to choose the next head of the Catholic church.

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

The conclave will start behind the closed, wooden doors of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday afternoon.

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

Dietary restrictions, established in 1274, dictate simple meals to maintain focus, while cardinals may seek private dining spots for discussions.

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

The secretive conclave held in the Sistine Chapel requires a two-thirds of majority and involves up to four round of voting per day.

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

Following Pope Francis's death, his funeral is set for April 26 at St. Peter's Square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re will lead the 10 a.m. Mass.

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

Donald Trump arrived for Pope Francis's funeral ceremony in Vatican City on Saturday amidst reports that he would not be seated in the first row of dignitaries.

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

The funeral mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10am local time (around 1:30pm IST) and is expected to finish by 11:45am (around 3:15pm IST).

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

President Murmu arrived in Rome earlier on Friday and will be attending the funeral mass of Pope Francis, scheduled to take place on Saturday.

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

Roger Mahony, who is one of the nine cardinals and dozens of other officials overseeing two special rites on Friday and Saturday, has denied any wrongdoing.

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

<ul><li>Pallbearers carried the simple wooden coffin on their shoulders through the Vatican's archway gates, out into St. Peter's Square and into the basilica.</li></ul>

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

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, breathed his last on Monday, April 21, 2025, just a day after Easter Sunday

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

<ul><li>The papal transition follows ancient traditions, shifting spiritual leadership for over a billion Catholics and changing the head of Vatican City State.</li></ul>

4 Indian cardinals eligible to vote for new pope

<ul><li>Four Indian cardinals—Ferrao, Cleemis, Koovakkad, and Poola—are eligible to vote in the conclave to elect the next pope.</li></ul>

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

Pope Francis, 88, died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

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

Pope Francis wished to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore with a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus,” awaiting the day of resurrection.

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

Pope Francis, who was regarded as one of the biggest leaders of Catholics across the world, passed away at the age of 88. Here's what is going to happen next

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Pope Leo warns against rising militarism and calls for ‘unarmed’ peace in 2026

Pope Leo led a solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on January 1 to mark the World Day of Peace, which coincides with the Roman Catholic Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. In his homily, the pontiff urged the faithful to look to the Nativity as a symbol of “unarmed and disarming peace,” amid rising global conflict. He reiterated concerns raised in his December message about growing military spending and the misuse of religion to justify war or nationalism. Pope Leo also reflected on the nearing conclusion of the Catholic Church’s Holy Year of Jubilee, dedicated to hope. 

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