The choice of Pope Leo XIV as the first US -born leader of the Catholic Church raised him to the extremely rare and legitimate thorny, the position of an American citizen, who is now a foreign head of state. Born in Chicago as Robert Pressee in 1955, the new pope of the past decade conducted … Read more
Pope Leo XIV watched papal apartments scatter this weekend. His predecessor did not live in the traditional apartments in the Vatican. It is not clear where the new pope will live, but the photos show the chapel and other rooms. After the death of Pope Francis in April, the papal apartments inside the Apostolic Palace … Read more
VATICAN CITY (AP) – They have entered a conclave since last week, which has greatly exceeded and smart after being removed by Pope Francis for 12 years. Nevertheless, conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic about the historical elections of Pope Leo XIV, hoping that he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as … Read more
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
A legend associated with the ancient prophecy of the Day of Judgment could be interpreted to say that Pope Francis’ death marked the last chapter of the Catholic Church – but don’t worry too much. The legend follows back to the Irish saint of the 12th century (St. Malachi) and a long list of predicted … 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
The funeral of the late Pope Francis is still two days old, but the fight has already begun over the process to choose his heir. As thousands of supporters flock to the Vatican to give their respect for Ponif, who will be laid to rest on Saturday at the Roman Basilica of St. Mary Major, … Read more
Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) – the man who will become Pope Francis, always bought his shoes in the same small shop. And now, the remarkably ordinary shoes that surprised and fascinate millions, brought pride in his old Buenos Aires neighborhood – and his cobblestone. Simple black shoes – a sharp contrast to the hot ruby … Read more
The images of the slight frame of Sister Geneviev, standing in a solemn prayer only on the feet of Pope Francis’ body, were warmed around the world. The 82-year-old French nun should not have been there, paying tribute to the friend she met when he was seeking justice for the victim of Argentina’s brutal dictatorship. … Read more