Vatican Firefighters Set Up Chimney on Sistine Chapel for Papal Election
Vatican City (AP) — Preparations for the Conclave aimed at selecting a new pope took a significant step forward on Friday with the setup of a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling the succession process following Pope Francis. Vatican firefighters were spotted working on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, installing the chimney, which is […]
Vatican Announces Date for Conclave to Elect New Pope
The start date for the Conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican on Monday. Wednesday, May 7th, will be confirmed as the starting point for the ritual’s public election, and will determine Francis’ success after 12 years of the Pope. It will be held at the Sistine […]
Conclave to choose next pope will start on May 7, Vatican reveals
According to the Vatican, the conclave to choose the next Pope will begin on Wednesday, May 7th. The date was confirmed Monday by Pope Francis’s spokesman, Matteo Bruni, after his death on April 21. The Vatican also announced that “Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday, April 28, 2025 due to conclave […]
Zelensky Says Meeting With Trump in Vatican Potentially ‘Historic’
Ukrainian leader Voldymi Zelensky declared that a meeting with President Donald Trump, a bystander at Pope Francis’ funeral, could be “historic.” Zelensky joined other world leaders in honor of the Pope and met President Trump at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Photos from the meeting show Trump and Zelensky sitting against each other in […]
World Leaders, Faithful Pack Vatican as Pope Francis Laid to Rest
Funeral Mass is being held in Rome for Pope Francis, with hundreds of thousands of mourners gathering with church leaders and senior global politicians. Dozens of world leaders submitted to St. Peters Square on Saturday morning for Pope Francis’s strict requiem mass. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were one of the last people […]
Prince William arrives at Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican
Prince William joined the leading members of the world’s leaders, royals and clergy for Pope Francis’ funeral. The 42-year-old Prince of Wales arrived at the Vatican without his wife, Kate Middleton, for the burial of the late Pontife, who died Monday at the age of 88. The future king wore a blue suit and a […]
President Trump Arrives at Vatican For Pope Francis Funeral
President Donald Trump joined the assembled mourners outside the St. Peter Basilica, who flew overnight to Italy for Pope Francis’ funeral. World leaders joined the faithful senior church and crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday morning, ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania spent a moment to pay […]
President Murmu Pays Homage To Pope Francis In Vatican City
Vatican City: President Drurulpadi Mahm on Friday paid tribute to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Vatican City. Pope Francis, the first non-European pope in nearly 300 years, passed away Monday. He was 88 years old. His funeral will be held on Saturday. “President Murum paid tribute to his sacred Pope Francis in the […]
Vatican reveals Pope Francis’ final words before death
Pope Francis’ final words before his death Monday were expressions of gratitude by his personal nurse and caregiver, Masimiliano Strapetti. Francis hesitated to surprise the 50,000 faithful crowds who had accumulated in St. Peter’s Square on a Popemovie following Easter blessings from the balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral. Vatican News reportedthe clergy asks Strappetti, “Do […]
Vatican Announces Time and Date for Funeral of Pope Francis
The Vatican has decided that Pope Francis’ funeral will be held at 10:00 local time in Rome. The Cardinals meeting at the Vatican confirmed that date and time will begin on Wednesday to confirm public viewing. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State (Prime Minister), can be seen praying next to the body of […]