[ad_1] Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Lebanon later this year, in what would mark his first foreign trip since becoming pope and a significant opportunity to address the ongoing challenges in the Middle East, including the situation of Christian communities in the region, news agency AP reported.Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, head of the […]
[ad_1] US president Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump described the event as a “great honour” for the United States and added, “What excitement, and what […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] Pope Francis, the revolutionary pontiff who redefined the papacy and left behind a legacy of inclusivity and reform, passed away on Monday. His death marks the end of a transformative era for the Catholic Church, which saw both progressive strides and fierce opposition during his tenure. Known for his humility and commitment to social […]
[ad_1] Pope Francis did not meet US vice president JD officially in Rome; instead, Vance had a meeting with Cardinal Pietro Parolin on behalf of the Vatican.The pope, who recently recovered from pneumonia, also skipped the Good Friday service at St Peter’s Basilica attended by Vance, although he has returned to limited public engagements—including a […]
