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 […]
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, […]
Pope Francis is buried at St. Mary Major Basilica after coffin crosses Rome in popemobile (Photos)
Pope Francis has been laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after a final journey through the streets of Rome. His funeral Mass was held earlier in St. Peter’s Square, attended by around 400,000 people. After the Mass, the pope’s simple wooden coffin was carried out of the Vatican at 12:30 p.m. […]
Touching note Pope Francis will be buried with inside his Coffin revealed
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church, passed away at age 88. His death was announced by the Vatican on Easter Monday. Now, touching details about his burial have been shared. Inside Pope Francis’s coffin is a heartfelt note calling him a “simple and much-loved shepherd.” It tells the story of his life […]
Seating plan details for Pope Francis’ funeral revealed with President Trump to be moved to ‘third-tier’ row
Pope Francis’ funeral will take place this Saturday in Rome, and many world leaders from around the world are expected to attend. However, former U.S. President Donald Trump won’t be sitting in the front rows. Even though Trump was one of the first to say he would attend, Vatican rules suggest he will be seated […]
Suspected gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Kaduna
In the early hours of Thursday, some unknown gunmen kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, in Kurmin Risga, a community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The priest was taken from his house at St. Gerald Quasi Parish around 12:15 a.m. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the incident through its […]