Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, warns against hate speech
Pope Leo XIV has asked for the release of journalists who have been jailed for trying to tell the truth. He said they should not be punished for doing their job honestly. At the same time, he told reporters to be careful with their words. He warned them not to use their reports to spread […]
Pope Leo’s brothers shares before and now family photos as they react to him being Pope
When Robert Francis Prevost was a little boy growing up in Dolton, a suburb of South Chicago, no one knew he would one day become Pope. Well—almost no one. His brothers remember a neighbour once saying that young Robert might become the first American Pope. That moment became real on May 8, when he was […]
Nigerians dig up photo of new Pope in Nigeria
Nigerians have started sharing old pictures of the new Pope during his past visit to Nigeria. Robert Francis Prevost, who became Pope Leo XIV on May 8, visited Nigeria several years ago. During that trip, he took many photos, and now those pictures are being shared widely. Back then, he was the leader of the […]
BREAKING: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a seasoned Vatican official and native of Chicago, Illinois, has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election marks a historic moment as he becomes the first American-born Pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. The announcement was made on Wednesday from the balcony […]
Cardinals return to vote in Sistine Chapel as election for new pope enters second day
The cardinals are back at the Sistine Chapel today to continue voting for a new pope, as the papal election enters its second day. The first round of voting took place on Wednesday, but it didn’t result in the selection of a new pope, as black smoke appeared from the chapel’s chimney. This indicates that […]
FG Warns Nigerians Against Excess Salt Intake After Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Viral Video Advising His Members To Eat Salt Surfaced
The Nigerian government has warned people not to eat too much salt. This warning comes after a video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome went viral. In the video, he told his church members that salt is good and they should eat more of it. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare quickly responded to the […]
133 Cardinals from around the world arrive in St. Peter’s Basilica for a mass before the start of conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis (Video)
A total of 133 cardinals from different parts of the world have arrived at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. They gathered to take part in a special Mass before they begin the process of selecting a new pope. This religious service is the last event before the conclave starts. The conclave is the private […]
Cardinals arrive in Rome as they prepare to elect new Pope (Photos)
Catholic Cardinals from around the world have started arriving in Rome as preparations begin to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. The formal election process, known as the Conclave, is a centuries-old tradition that follows strict procedures. This important event will officially begin on Wednesday, May 7. As part of the process, the […]
Burkina Faso cardinal could be dropped from conclave to elect a new Pope for not knowing his age
A cardinal from Burkina Faso, Philippe Ouédraogo, might not be allowed to vote in the next papal election because no one is sure how old he really is. There’s a rule in the Catholic Church that says only cardinals under 80 years old can vote for a new Pope. But there is confusion about whether […]
Convicted cardinal bows out of conclave after late Pope Francis requested he should not participate
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud, has decided not to take part in the conclave to choose the next pope. This decision came after he was reportedly shown a message from the late Pope Francis asking him not to participate. Although Becciu had earlier said he had the right to vote, […]