Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor’s path as pontiff, praising Francis’s “complete dedication to service” and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes, according to the Vatican.Addressing a meeting of cardinals two days after being elected the 267th pope, Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost said a pontiff was […]
When the College of Cardinals gathers beneath the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel on May 7, all eyes will be on the white smoke. But beyond the Vatican’s walls, eyes are also on the odds.For more than six centuries, betting on the papacy has been a strange, enduring tradition. While modern sportsbooks like FanDuel […]
Cardinals from all over the world have begun convening in Rome to prepare to hold a conclave to select a successor for Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. As the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal transition, eyes turn to the men who will eventually select its new leader […]
File photo: Pope Francis (Picture credit: AP) As the Catholic Church begins the solemn and complex transition following the death of Pope Francis, centuries-old rituals and roles come into focus.The process, steeped in history and tradition, involves a series of defined steps and offices.Here’s a guide to the key terms and roles shaping the transition.CamerlengoThe […]
Pope Francis died on Monday morning, Vatican officials confirmed. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo responsible for overseeing Church matters between papacies, made the announcement, saying: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his […]
