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New Pope Will Face a Vatican Budget Crisis, and a Myriad Other Problems
Rev. Thomas Reese, a Jesuit priest and commentator who has written about the Vatican's finances, said the budget woes could ...
Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...
Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing
The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the ...
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the the conclave to elect the next ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
World leaders and mourners of the Catholic faith gather in Vatican City for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
When will a new pope be chosen? Timeline of the papal conclave
Hundreds of thousands of mourners were gathering at the Vatican to honor the life of Pope Francis on Saturday morning. But ...
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✝️ Pope Francis laid to rest
The Vatican said an estimated 250,000 mourners, including President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William, attended Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Square ...