Catholic Church

Cardinal Robert Purvest becomes the first American pope

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Cardinal Robert Purvest becomes the first American pope

The temporary chimney at the top of the Sistine Chapel released a white smoke helmet on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a majority of two-thirds to choose a new pope for the Catholic Church. American cardinal Robert Presse was declared a choice to replace Pope Francis. Bells in the Basilica … Read more

Pope underwent a respiratory attack, condition critical: Vatican

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Pope underwent a respiratory attack, condition critical: Vatican

Pope Francis’ condition “continues to be critical,” the Vatican said on Saturday, saying that the 88-year-old is alert but has undergone a respiratory attack that requires “high-flow oxygen” and also a blood transfusion. “The forecast is currently preserved,” the head of the Catholic Church said in it, prepares to spend his ninth night at Gemeli … Read more