VATICAN CITY — White smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope in history and will take the name Pope Leo XIV, succeeding the late Pope Francis, who passed away on…
Pope Francis’ casket was sealed on Friday, April 25, during a private ritual held inside St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a significant moment ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The ceremony followed three days of public visitation, during which approximately 250,000 mourners paid their final respects to the beloved pontiff. The traditional rites…
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Mauro Bergoglio, the nephew of the late Pope Francis, has confirmed that he was able to travel to Rome for his uncle’s funeral thanks to a private donor—after receiving no assistance or invitation from the Argentine government. In an interview from Rome with Radio Mitre, Mauro, a nurse by profession and…
On Easter Sunday 2025, Pope Francis did not deliver his speech in person, though he briefly greeted the faithful with a brief “Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter”. The pope’s traditio, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, as the 88-year-old pontiff, still convalescing, was present but physically…
Vatican City, January 1, 2025 – Pope Francis ushered in the new year with a powerful homily during the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Holy Father reflected on the role of Mary in guiding the faithful to Jesus Christ and highlighted the profound mystery of the Incarnation, where…
Pope Francis is back at work after a few days of rest after contracting a fever. If you remember, the 86-year-old Pope was hospitalized for almost two months due to Bronchitis. On Friday, the Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, announced that the Pope will not be allowed to appear because of his fever-related condition. After recovering…
Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met again when he visited Rome, Italy last Saturday. Berlin also revealed a new weapons package that will be used in Ukraine’s counteroffensive. The meeting between Zelensky and Pope Francis at the Vatican lasted 40 minutes. Zelensky first met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who expressed strong…
Vatican City, Apr 9, 2023 / 04:45 am On the morning of Easter Sunday 2023, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Urbi et Orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated 100,000 people. “Urbi et Orbi” means “To the City [of Rome]…
Pope Francis is in South Sudan to fulfill his long-standing promise to visit the said country. This is the first time the Pope has visited South Sudan as part of his six-day visit to South Africans. Accompanying it on the trip are Archbishop Justin Welby who heads the Angelican Communion and Retired Rev. Iain Greenshields…
Vatican City, Dec 25, 2022 / 07:00 am On Christmas Day 2022, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” address and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square. The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas message. Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the world, Merry Christmas! May the…