Pope Leo XIV Votes in US Midterm Elections, First Sitting Pope to Cast a Ballot
Pope Leo XIV has voted in the US midterm elections, becoming the first sitting pope to vote in a political election.
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Crown Princess Victoria to Attend Pope Leo XIV's Installation Ceremony
Crown Princess Victoria is traveling to the Vatican to attend Pope Leo XIV's installation mass on Sunday. Archbishop Martin Modéus and Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (CD) are also participating.
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First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican
Robert Francis Prevost becomes the new pope, the first American on the Holy See. His papal name will be Leo XIV. The 69-year-old is said to have been close to the previous pope and is expected to follow in Francis' footsteps. I wish peace to all people, wherever you are.
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Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Elect New Pope
Colored smoke, solemn vows of silence and handwritten ballots. 133 cardinals are now entering the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Their task: to elect one of their own as the new pope in a process with ancient traditions.
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Seven in Ten Congregations Face Crime Risk, New Report Reveals
Seven out of ten congregations have been exposed to crime, shows a new report commissioned by the Agency for Support to Faith Communities.
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Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral
The King, the Queen, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Archbishop Martin Modéus will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. It is natural to be there and pay tribute to him, says Kristersson.
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Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday at St. Peter's Square
The Catholic world is in mourning after Pope Francis' passing – but there is no time for rest. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St. Peter's Square, the Vatican's cardinals have decided. The Pope's final moment is described as painless.
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