Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Conclave Voting Details Come to Light

In a deeply symbolic ceremony, Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass as pontiff inside the historic Sistine Chapel, just hours after being elected the 267th pope of the…

Historic Moment: Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

In a monumental event for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American prelate, has been elected by the College of Cardinals as the new head of the Roman…

“Habemus Papam!” – A Historic Catholic Proclamation

“Habemus Papam!” – A Historic Catholic Proclamation The Latin phrase “Habemus Papam!”, meaning “We have a Pope!”, is one of the most iconic announcements in the Catholic Church. Declared from…

No New Pope Elected After Voting Ends on First Day of Papal Conclave

Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, May 7, signaling to onlookers that the voting cardinals inside have not come to a…

Pope Francis: The Last Journey of the Shepherd Who Chose the Poor

When the sun rose over Rome on April 26, 2025, it rose over a city in mourning, a Church without its shepherd, and a world grappling with the end of…

A Shepherd’s Last Journey: The World Bids Farewell to Pope Francis

Rome, April 26, 2025 — Beneath the vast dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, and stretching out across the sea of humanity in St. Peter’s Square, the world stood still.On this…

Pope Francis Funeral Updates: Pontiff Laid to Rest After Historic Funeral in Front of 250,000 Mourners

Rome, April 26, 2025 — In an extraordinary outpouring of grief, devotion, and reflection, more than 250,000 people converged on St. Peter’s Square today to pay their final respects to…

Argentina Bids Farewell to Pope Francis with ‘Symbolic Embrace’ at Open-Air Mass in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina — In a deeply emotional and historic gathering, thousands of Argentinians flooded the streets of Buenos Aires on Saturday to bid farewell to their beloved native son,…

President Trump and former President Biden attend Pope Francis’ funeral. See photos.

World leaders including President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden convened in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. Other world leaders in attendance included include UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain’s Prince William, U.N. Secretary…

Pope Francis’ coffin arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral

Pope Francis’ coffin has arrived at St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in state to allow the Catholic faithful to pay their respects before Saturday’s funeral that is expected to…

Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? How His Funeral Will Break from Tradition

A pontiff of humility and reform — even in death Vatican City – Following the shocking news of Pope Francis’ passing on Easter Monday, global attention now turns to the…

How the Vatican Prepares for a Papal Funeral

Inside the centuries-old rituals, protocols, and logistics behind the passing of a pope. Vatican City — When a pope passes away, the world pauses. But behind the walls of the…

Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy in 10 Defining Moments

From Buenos Aires to the Vatican: A Papacy That Changed the World Vatican City — As the world continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th pope of…

When Is Pope Francis’ Funeral? What We Know About the Schedule of Services So Far

Global attention turns to the Vatican as details emerge for the farewell to a beloved pope. Vatican City — The world is preparing to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the…

Serie A games postponed after death of Pope Francis

Italian Football Comes to a Standstill as Nation and the World Mourn the Passing of the Pontiff Rome — In a rare and solemn gesture that transcends sport, Italy’s top-flight…

Global Tributes Pour In for Pope Francis

World leaders, faith communities, and ordinary citizens mourn a pope who touched lives far beyond the Catholic Church. As the world absorbs the news of the death of Pope Francis,…

Pope Francis has died. Here’s a timeline of some key events in his life.

Pope Francis, who was elevated to the papacy in 2013, died on Monday, April 21, a day after celebrating Easter at the Vatican. Here are some key events in the life of the…

Biden Shared Grief With Pope Francis. Trump Harbored Grievances Toward Him

Two presidents. One pope. Diverging legacies. A window into faith, politics, and the soul of a divided America. The passing of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old Argentine pontiff who led the…

Pope Francis, the Argentine Pontiff, Who Never Returned Home

A life lived in service to the world — but not in return to his native soil In a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and global influence, Pope Francis, born…

Looking back at Pope Francis’ legacy and impact on the Catholic Church

Rome — He was a populist leader, often referred to as the “People’s Pope.” As pontiff, Francis, who died Monday at age 88, sought to bring the Church closer to the people, stating…