Pope Leo, elected less than 24 hours prior, led his first holy mass in the Sistine Chapel, emphasising the Church’s role in guiding “the dark nights of this world.”
US-born Robert Prevost, who holds citizenship in both the US and Peru, has been chosen to be the next Pope – following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US, holds dual citizenship with Peru, where he served as a missionary for decades.
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, has been elected as the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.
The term “moving day” signifies the dynamic shifts in cardinal votes, reflecting changing support among candidates during the voting process.
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On Saturday 25 April 2025, the world will say their farewells to Pope Francis, a pontiff who will be remembered for all his work with the poor, for modernising the Catholic Church and for bringing people of all faiths together. Pope Francis’s funeral will get underway tomorrow in Rome, in breaking with tradition he will have a much simpler affair than many of his predecessors.
The passing of Pope Francis has left Catholics, particularly in Africa, mourning the loss of a humble leader known for his connection to the grassroots of the church.
Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and subsequent heart failure, as reported by the Vatican.
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The King’s state visit to Italy is a significant display of the UK’s soft power amidst heightened global tensions, symbolised by a grand arrival, including fighter jets.
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The King and Queen have arrived in Rome for their state visit to Italy, coinciding with their twentieth wedding anniversary and amid concerns about the monarch’s health.
Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
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Pope Francis no longer requires non-invasive ventilation, indicating improvement in his respiratory condition, as confirmed by the Vatican.
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