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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.

Pope Leo XIV Advocates for Inclusive Church and Cautions on AI

Third day on the new job and the first audience with the cardinals. Then Pope Leo XIV hailed the predecessor – and pointed out AI as a crucial test for humanity.

Vatican Disables Mobile Network During Papal Conclave

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.

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. When white smoke emerges, a new pope has been elected.

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.

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.

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. He was a man of the people, who wanted everyone's well-being and fought for peace, says Nigerian Sunny Oritsegbubemi Okuku.