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Pope Francis' $500,000 Popemobile Won't Sit in a Museum or Go to Pope Leo XIV — It Has a New Purpose Now

Francis famously rejected the more secure, enclosed Popemobiles used by his predecessors, calling them 'sardine cans' that created distance between the Pope and the people.

Ria Pathak May 09, 2025

Conclave 2025 Schedule: How Long Will It Take To Choose A Pope? One Ran For 1,000 Days!

The Vatican's secret conclave to choose the next Pope has started, with uncertainty on timing

J. Alas May 08, 2025

Is It Moral For Catholics To Bet On Who The Next Pope Will Be?

Millions are now being wagered online on who will be the next Pope, extending the reach of digital betting to the traditionally secretive papal conclave.

Vinay Patel May 08, 2025

People Are Placing Bets On Who They Think Who The Next Pope Will Be, Here's Who They Think Will Win

As the Catholic Church moves towards selecting its next leader, global attention focuses on potential candidates.

Vinay Patel May 01, 2025

Who Is Cardinal Angelo Becciu? Why Did Pope Francis Ban Him From Attending Vatican Conclave?

Becciu who once a leading papal conteder is the first cardinal in modern history to be tried and convicted by the Vatican's criminal court.

Ria Pathak Apr 29, 2025

Pope Francis's Death Sparks Frenzy For Papal Thrillers — Why Millions Are Watching 'Conclave'

Following Pope Francis's death, interest in papal-themed films like Conclave, The Two Popes and The Young Pope has surged as audiences reflect on the future of the Catholic Church.

Teddy Cambosa Apr 26, 2025

'Final Wish': Heartwarming Reason Why Pope Francis Chose Santa Maria Maggiore For His Burial

Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome as his final resting place, a decision rooted in his deep devotion to Mary.

Vinay Patel Apr 26, 2025

Cardinal Tagle Is the Forerunner to Succeed Pope Francis but One Thing Stands in His Way

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle emerges as a prominent figure in discussions about who will succeed Pope Francis, but his age presents a potential obstacle.

Vinay Patel Apr 23, 2025

Pope Francis met with academics at the Catholic university of Leuven in Dutch-speaking Flanders -- whose 600th anniversary next year was the official reason for his visit to Belgium

Who Will Be the New Pope: Could the Next Pontiff Be From Africa, Asia, or Europe?

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

J. Alas Apr 22, 2025

Is Pope Benedict XVI Still Alive? Why He Resigned, Age, And Why People Always Compare Him To Pope Francis

Pope Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013 paved the way for Pope Francis's election, sparking ongoing comparisons between their papacies.

Vinay Patel Apr 22, 2025

Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Thank God for the Pope's Death? Her Post Revives Trump's Decade-Long Papal Feud

Trump's relations with Pope Francis soured during the 2016 presidential campaign when the pope criticised the idea of building a wall at the US-Mexico border.

Ria Pathak Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis reportedly used an offensive term while opposing homosexual men entering training colleges for priests

Pope Francis Death Update: How To Pay Homage to the Late Pontiff

While a precise date for the funeral has not yet been officially confirmed, sources within the Vatican suggest that the ceremony will likely take place later this week

Mae Lorraine Lorenzo Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis holds weekly general audience

How Long Has Pope Francis Been Pope: His Surprising Net Worth, Love For Wine, Football and More

Pope Francis' net worth, real name, family, health updates, and personal passions—including his love for wine and football—revealed.

Sarah Tan Feb 23, 2025

'He Is In More Pain Than Yesterday': Vatican Announces Pope Francis In Critical Condition

Pope Francis remains in critical condition after suffering a severe asthmatic crisis and pneumonia, with Vatican officials warning that his health is rapidly deteriorating.

Sarah Tan Feb 22, 2025

Pushing through: Pope Francis at a mass in Brussels in September 2024

Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? Pontiff Reportedly To Be Laid At Santa Maria Maggiore

Pope Francis has reportedly planned his burial at Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with tradition as Vatican insiders prepare for his funeral amid concerns over his health.

Sarah Tan Feb 19, 2025

Pope Francis To Take Center Stage At G7 Summit, Urge Global AI Regulation

Pope Francis pioneers G7's address and advocates AI regulation amid global concerns on rights and peace.

Vinay Patel Jun 14, 2024

Who Is Carlo Acutis, AKA 'God's Influencer': Why Is Pope Francis Making Him A Saint?

The Vatican has reported a second miracle that can soon make Blessed Carlo Acutis, a Saint.

Mae Lorraine Lorenzo May 24, 2024

Pope Francis regularly urges better treatment of those who flee their homes for a better life elsewhere

Pope Francis Joins Calls For Treaty To Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Earlier this year, Pope Francis personally experienced the power of AI technology, when he became the subject of a viral internet trend

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 15, 2023

Pope Francis issues apology for smacking the hand of woman in viral video

Pope Francis apologised for slapping the hand of a woman who grabbed him on New Year's Eve.

Agrima Tikader Jan 02, 2020

Former Irish president condemns Catholic Church as 'empire of misogyny'

Former Irish president Mary McAleese has strongly criticized the Catholic Church over a lack of gender inclusion and LGBT rights.

Neil Murphy Mar 08, 2018

Pope Francis jokes that gossiping nuns are 'terrorists'

Pope Francis jokes that gossiping nuns are 'terrorists' during visit to the Church of the Nazarenas in Lima, Peru.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 22, 2018

Pope Francis holds impromptu wedding for two flight attendants aboard papal plane in Chile

Pope Francis conducted an impromptu wedding of a couple of flight attendants aboard the papal plane as he traveled from Santiago to Iquique, Chile.

Nicole Rojas Jan 18, 2018

Protests and church fire-bombings as Pope visits Chile amid Catholic priest child sex abuse scandal

Nine churches have been firebombed in the past week, and scores of demonstrators were arrested during his first open-air mass in Santiago.

David Sim Jan 16, 2018

Pope Francis and nuclear disaster warning

Why is Pope Francis warning the world is only a step away from nuclear disaster?

The Vatican pontiff's comments come in the wake of Hawaii false alarm over missile launch and North Korea scenario.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 16, 2018

Catholic Church rocked by new sex abuse scandal as 10 paedophile priests named in Switzerland

Catholic Church rocked by new sex abuse allegations as Sion bishop Jean-Marie Lovey apologises for clerical abuse by 10 paedophile priests in Switzerland.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 04, 2018

Celibacy in spotlight as Australia slams Catholic Church for child sex abuse

Australian commission publishes report that finds "catastrophic failures" by Catholic Church to address child sex abuse allegations and calls on Vatican to overhaul celibacy rule.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 15, 2017

'Lead us not into temptation': Why Pope Francis wants to change the Lord's Prayer

The head of the Catholic church suggested that part of the Lord's Prayer was "not a good translation" and suggested it be changed.

James Tennent Dec 08, 2017

Trump's Jerusalem move 'will play into hands of terrorists' warns Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that Donald Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem Israel's capital will play into the hands of terror groups in Middle East.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 06, 2017