Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Sunday blessing from St Peter’s Basilica, called for a lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging for the release of …

Pope Leo XIV, elected as the first US-born pope and formerly known as Robert Prevost, has declared his intention to build upon the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. In …

Robert Francis Prevost has made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church, adopting the papal name Pope Leo XIV. At 69, Prevost, who hails from Chicago, previously …

A significant moment unfolded at the Vatican as white smoke billowed from the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of a new pope by the 133 cardinals …

In an atmosphere steeped in tradition and ceremony, 133 cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel to commence a secretive conclave aimed at selecting a successor to Pope Francis, marking the …

On Wednesday, 133 cardinals commenced the time-honoured rituals to elect a new pope, following the passing of Pope Francis. The event took place in the Vatican, marking the largest and …

The incoming pope’s choice of name will provide significant insight into the direction of his papacy. Historically, the moment of announcing “Habemus Papam” from St Peter’s Basilica is followed by …

All mobile phone signals will be turned off in the Vatican on Wednesday as part of preparations for the upcoming conclave to elect the new pope, following the departure of …

On Wednesday, all mobile phone signals within the Vatican will be terminated ahead of a highly confidential conclave to elect the next pope. This decision, reported by Italian state media, …

In the upcoming days, Catholic cardinals from across the globe will converge in conclave to elect a new pope following the passing of Pope Francis I, who died at the …