Pope Leo XIV called for world peace in his first Sunday noon blessing while urging immediate cease-fires in Gaza and Ukraine. “I, too, address the…
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A second plume of black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday morning, signaling that the cardinals gathered in the Vatican’s papal conclave had…
White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica rang out on Thursday, announcing that the cardinals had chosen a…
In a surprise decision Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV and making history as the first American to lead…
The Vatican is working on converting one of Pope Francis’ former popemobiles into a mobile health clinic for the children in Gaza, fulfilling one of…
St. Peter’s Basilica bells tolled for Pope Francis on Saturday morning as royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful attended the late pontiff’s…
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday, with many world leaders expected to attend to pay their respects. The…