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Ahead of the conclave, the Vatican staff is to be sworn to secrecy under threat of excommunication
The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
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Cardinals could pick Tagle, ‘Asian Francis’, as next pope
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is sometimes called the “Asian Francis” because of his infectious smile, easy laugh, and ...
Why the Italian Who Leads the Church in Jerusalem Is a Contender to Be Pope
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Vatican confirms Pope Francis’s cause of death as Catholics mourn worldwide
His death ends a historic chapter for the Catholic Church. The first Latin American pope, he opened the doors of his faith to ...
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5 things to know about Vatican City: the world’s smallest country where the Pope is the "President"
Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.
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Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY, April 22 (Reuters) - Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that ...
Trump shares AI-generated photo of him dressed as pope
President Trump shared an AI-generated photo of himself dressed as the pope just days after telling reporters that he'd "like ...