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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Sunday Prayer

Thousands of people gathered at lunchtime on St. Peter's Square in the Vatican to see the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV deliver his first Sunday prayer from St.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Sunday Prayer

Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain

The new Pope Leo XIV faces many challenges. Among the more acute are the Vatican's poor finances.

Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain

New Pope Leo XIV Brings Passion for Tennis to the Vatican

Recently deceased Pope Francis loved, like his predecessor Benedict, football. Now that the new Pope has been installed, however, it appears to be other balls – Leo XIV happens to be a devoted tennis enthusiast.

New Pope Leo XIV Brings Passion for Tennis to the Vatican

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.

First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican

Vatican Conclave: No Pope Elected as Black Smoke Rises Again

Black smoke has once again risen over the Vatican. Thus, no pope has still been elected.

Vatican Conclave: No Pope Elected as Black Smoke Rises Again

Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children

It was to become one of the last decisions of Francis. Shortly before he passed away, the Pope asked the Catholic aid organization Caritas to convert his "pope mobile" into a mini clinic for children in war-torn Gaza.

Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children

Trump Faces Backlash for AI-Generated Pope Image

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is spreading an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope. Now he is being criticized by Catholics.

Trump Faces Backlash for AI-Generated Pope Image

Sistine Chapel Chimney Set for Papal Election Announcement

The chimney of the Sistine Chapel is in place. From and including Wednesday next week, it will be in the spotlight of the world.

Sistine Chapel Chimney Set for Papal Election Announcement

Scorsese Produces Documentary on Late Pope Francis

Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary film about the late Pope Francis, reports [Variety](https://variety. com/2025/film/global/martin-scorsese-pope-francis-aldeas-a-new-story-doc-1236383047/).

Scorsese Produces Documentary on Late Pope Francis

Pope Francis to be Honored in Giro d'Italia Final Stage

Pope Francis will be honored during the final stage of the Giro d'Italia on June 1, announces the competition organizer for the cycling classic. "It will be a very special moment", says Umberto Cairo, chairman of RCS, which organizes the "Giro".

Pope Francis to be Honored in Giro d'Italia Final Stage

Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7

The conclave that will elect a new pope begins on Wednesday, May 7, announces the Vatican. The decision was made by the cardinals who met in the Vatican on Monday in their first meeting since Pope Francis was buried on Saturday.

Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7

Crowds Gather at Pope Francis' Grave in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore

The day after Pope Francis' funeral, long queues formed into the Santa Maria Maggiore church with mourning people who wanted to see his grave. Francis is the first pope in over 100 years who has not been buried in St.

Crowds Gather at Pope Francis' Grave in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore

Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children

The few hundred Christians remaining in war-torn Gaza have taken shelter in two churches there. The people are suffering under Israel's attacks and the international community must act, says the Palestinian pastor Mitri Raheb.

Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children

Ukrainian Lesia Honors Pope Francis as a Peace Angel at Funeral

People from all over the world were present at Pope Francis' funeral ceremony on Saturday. We pray for him together with all other people who are here today, says Ukrainian Lesia Zamordska.

Ukrainian Lesia Honors Pope Francis as a Peace Angel at Funeral

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

Pope Francis has been laid to rest. At the ceremony in the Vatican, large parts of the world's elite were present – and hundreds of thousands of mourners from all corners of the world.

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried.

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks

A "symbolic" meeting that "can become historic". This is how Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj describes the conversation with his American colleague Donald Trump at the Pope's funeral in Rome.

Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks

Pope Francis Unresponsive Before Passing, Doctor Reveals

Early on Monday, the Pope's doctor was summoned to the Vatican. In an interview, he now tells about Francis' final minutes in life.

Pope Francis Unresponsive Before Passing, Doctor Reveals

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.

Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral

Thousands Gather to Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis' open coffin has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica, where spectators can now come to bid farewell for three days.

Thousands Gather to Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica

Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral

All three Serie A matches that were to be played now on Saturday are being moved to avoid clashing with the funeral of Pope Francis. .

Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope

Who will wear the papal mantle? Will it be a progressive pope who continues on Francis' paved path – or a return to the more conservative? And is the Catholic Church ready for a black pope? A divided conclave is now choosing the path for the future. .

Who Will Lead the Catholic Church? Key Contenders for the Next Pope

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius Joins Historic Conclave to Elect New Pope

He becomes the first Swede ever to participate in the conclave's top-secret work of electing a new pope. Himself, Sweden's and the Nordic countries' only cardinal, Anders Arborelius, has grown tired of the question of whether he can be considered to succeed Pope Francis.

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius Joins Historic Conclave to Elect New Pope