Pope Leo XIV is expected to take up residence in the Vatican’s historic Apostolic Palace—reviving a long-standing tradition that was notably set aside by his predecessor, the late Pope Francis. According to several Vatican officials, the newly elected pontiff will move into the palatial top-floor apartment overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a marked departure from Francis’…
In his second official public appearance since becoming the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message of peace and unity to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. Greeting the crowd with warmth and joy, the Chicago-born pontiff—also the first pope from the United States—stood before the…
History was written at the Vatican on Thursday as Robert Francis Prevost became the first American ever elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election marks a defining moment for the Roman Catholic Church, as the 267th successor to St. Peter steps forward to lead 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe. Tens of…
The Vatican is entering a solemn and historic moment this week as 133 cardinal electors begin moving into their accommodations ahead of Wednesday’s conclave to choose the next pope. This secretive and sacred process, taking place after the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, will unfold within the iconic walls of the Sistine Chapel…
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was laid to rest in his favorite Roman church, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, following a solemn funeral mass in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced on Saturday. The intimate burial ceremony began at 1:00 p.m. local time (1100 GMT) and lasted…
