How Is a New Pope Chosen?
The conclave takes place without the Cardinals leaving the Vatican, and they cannot listen to the radio, watch television, read newspapers or communicate with anyone in the outside world, even by telephone.
Category: Social Issues
Pope Francis’s funeral set for Saturday
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump…
Migrants Mourn Pope Who Fought For Their Rights
Latin American migrants paid tribute on Monday to Pope Francis as a staunch defender of their rights who gave them much-needed encouragement on their long and dangerous journeys fleeing poverty and violence.
Mahakama Kuu ya Marekani kusikiliza kesi dhidi ya vitabu vya LGBTQ Mashuleni
Mahakama Kuu ya Marekani, ambayo ina wingi wa majaji wa mrengo wa kihafidhina, inatarajiwa kusikiliza kesi leo Jumanne kuhusu iwapo wazazi wana haki ya kidini kuwazuia watoto wao kuhudhuria madarasa yanayosoma au kujadili vitabu vyenye maudhui ya LGBTQ.
Viongozi wa Afrika wamsifu Papa Francis kwa “Urithi wa Huruma”
Francis, ambaye alijulikana kwa jitihada zake za kufanya mageuzi ndani ya Kanisa Katoliki na aliwahamasisha wengi, alifariki akiwa na umri wa miaka 88.
Pope Francis: The radical leader who broke the papal mould
Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs…
What happens after the pope dies?
The death of Pope Francis on Monday sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals…
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas mourns the death of Pope Francis
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, calling him a “faithful friend of…
The beautiful game: Pope Francis’s passion for football
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis’s passion was football, for him “the most beautiful game” and also a vehicle…
What You Should Know About Pope Francis
Pope Francis was elected Pope on March 13, 2013 during a conclave held after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. His election was historic, as he was the first Pope from Latin America and the first from the Society of Jesus (Jesuit).
