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
Vatican City (AP) – The Italian cardinal in the heart of the Vatican’s “Test” has announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from participating in the upcoming conclave to choose a new pope for the “good of the church.” Cardinal Angelo Becky status dominates discussions in the days following the death of Pope Francis against … Read more
Vatican City (AP)-as the Vatican switches the gears from Pope Francis to the choice of his heir, the status of once a powerful Italian cardinal is a constant question and a source of gossip, as preparation begins for the competition on May 7th. Cardinal Angelo Beckiu was once an influential Chief of the Vatican, who … Read more