Robert Francis Prevost of the US becomes pope
He becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
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Cardinals Assemble to Elect Pope and Set Course for Church
The 133 cardinals who will vote — all those aged under 80, minus two who are absent for health reasons — will gather on Wednesday afternoon under the frescoed splendour of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
Africa interfaith leaders accelerate fight against Maternal and Cervical Cancer Crisis
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Cardinals Lay Groundwork for Conclave, Hope for Quick Vote
More than 180 “Princes of the Church” met behind closed doors in their seventh meeting since Pope Francis died on April 21, to discuss what they want from the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Two Cardinals to Miss Conclave for Health Reasons
The Vatican did not name them but a source at the archdiocese of Valencia confirmed to AFP that its archbishop emeritus, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, would not be attending the conclave due to health reasons.
Conclave Starts May 7, With Cardinals Saying New Pope Must Tackle Abuse
The Church’s 252 cardinals were recalled to Rome after the Argentine’s death, although only 135 are eligible to vote in the conclave.
Pope Buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
Pope Francis was buried inside his favourite Rome church after a funeral mass in St Peter’s Square, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Biden to Attend Pope’s Funeral
Biden, a devout Catholic, has often expressed his affection and admiration for Pope Francis. They had several official and private meetings and Biden kept a photo of Francis in the Oval Office during his term.
Major Superpower Countries Attending Pope Francis’s Funeral
The Vatican said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, including around 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs.
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.
