Why Pope Leo XIV’s Age Ranks Him As A Young Pontiff
Born in 1955, at election Leo XIV is seven years younger than Francis, nine years younger than Benedict XVI and a whopping 18 years greener than the oldest man ever chosen to head the Vatican.
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Soft-spoken Prevost is first pope from the United States
A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
Robert Francis Prevost of the US becomes pope
He becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
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
Interfaith leaders and medics from across Africa have launched an initiative aimed at accelerating the fight against maternal mortality and…
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.
