Pope Leo XIV declares first two saints of his papacy, including Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be made a saint.
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes First Saints of His Papacy On Sunday, in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Pope Leo XIV canonized his first two saints, an event marked by its significance as it includes two figures from the first generation of millennials. Blessed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, both Italians born in the 20th century, […]
Pope Leo XIV officially begins his papacy with a ceremonial Mass in St. Peter’s Square attended by tens of thousands.
Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration: A Call for Unity Vatican City – In a significant moment for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, marking his place as the first American pope ever, emphasized the need for unity during a gathering in St. Peter’s Square, attended by tens of thousands, including dignitaries and religious leaders. His papacy […]
Morning Glory: A remarkable papacy
The world and the media respond to Pope Leo XIV’s election In an unexpected twist of events, Pope Leo XIV’s election has sparked diverse reactions among Catholics globally. The American media’s take included discussions about baseball and deep-dish pizza, reflecting a uniquely American perspective, while some sentiments involved alumni connections from Villanova, Notre Dame, and […]
Conclave for the papacy: The name chosen by the future pope might indicate what is to come
Once a new Pope is elected, the name he chooses might suggest the direction the Catholic Church could take in the coming years. The phrase “Habemus Papa,” translating to “We Have a Pope,” is announced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral, followed by the Pope’s baptismal name in Latin, and an explanation of his […]
Cardinal Pizzaballa from Jerusalem is seen as the leading candidate for the papacy.
Jerusalem – Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who has held the position of Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020, is being considered as a leading candidate to succeed the late Pope Francis. The conclave is set to choose the new Pope for the over 1 billion Catholics worldwide on Wednesday. Pope Francis appointed Pizzaballa as a cardinal […]
Who is Luis Antonio Tagle? The Philippine cardinal and ‘karaoke priest’ competing for the papacy in Catholicism.
In a lighthearted moment back in 2015, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines chuckled when asked if he ever envisioned himself becoming the Pope. “I’m making a public confession here. I can’t even handle my own life. So, how could I even imagine overseeing a global community?” Nevertheless, Tagle is often mentioned as a […]
Why Pope Francis Never Visited Homeland Argentina During His 12-Year Papacy
Vatican City: Pope Francis crossed the continent and visited 68 countries, including war zones during the 12-year Pope See, but he never returned to his hometown of Argentina. The country was close to his heart, but Pope Francis often said it was difficult to pay for a visit. Whenever he was asked about his return […]
Pope Francis died at age 88 as faith leaders weigh in on his life, legacy and papacy
First on FOX: Faith leaders across the country share their reactions and insights with Fox News Digital to mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21st, at the age of 88. Francis served as Pontiff for 12 years. He was the first Jesuit to serve as the Pope of the […]