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Cardinals finish talks day before start of conclave to choose new pope

The 133 cardinal electors will begin the process of choosing the new pope when the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday afternoon and they cast their first vote.

Vatican

Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Church

The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St Francis of Assisi.

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

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Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting pope’s death

Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv.

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How tech is being used to preserve the secrecy of the conclave

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the secretive papal vote.

USA

White House's AI image of Trump as pope sparks outrage among Catholics

Just days before the papal conclave is set to take place, the official White House account on X posted the AI-generated image of Donald Trump in papal attire.

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Meetings of cardinals continue in Vatican ahead of conclave

In the week leading up to the conclave, the cardinals continue to meet at the Vatican to get to know each other and outline the profile of the future pope.

France

Is Emmanuel Macron playing pope-maker ahead of next week's conclave?

The French president held a series of meetings with cardinals and other Church officials while in the Italian capital last weekend, leading the press in Italy to speculate whether he is attempting to push the conclave into picking a French candidate to be the next pontiff.

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No, Africans were not denied access to visit Pope Francis' body

The video allegedly showing a man being escorted away from the late pontiff's body appeared online before the lying in state even began.

Europe News

Who are the frontrunners to be the next pope one week before conclave?

The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May, and while there are no official candidates for the post, these are the cardinals considered to be leading the race.

Europe News

Why the controversy over Cardinal Becciu is linked to Vatican reforms

The conclave to appoint a successor to the late Pope Francis had been mired in controversy over the status of disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

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Cardinals meet under media spotlight ahead of conclave

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of next week's conclave to elect a new pope, following Monday’s announcement of the schedule.

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Controversial Cardinal Becciu won't join conclave to choose new pope

The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the proceedings after days of controversy.

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Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis

Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican.

Lifestyle

Funeral etiquette: Was Trump's blue suit a faux pas at pope's funeral?

Trump arrived at Pope Francis' funeral wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie, standing out in a sea of black. Did he break Vatican protocol?

Vatican

Conclave to elect new pope will gather on 7 May, Vatican says

The late pontiff was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners.

Europe News

Thousands gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica

People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

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Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis' coffin in Rome

Hundreds of thousands mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites reflected his vision of humility and dedication.

Vatican

In pictures: Pope Francis buried, mourned by hundreds of thousands

Hundreds of thousands gathered in the Vatican on Saturday to watch the final journey of Pope Francis, attended by leaders and royals from around the world.

Europe News

Was Pope Francis really that progressive?

Nicknamed the "Pope of the Poor," Pope Francis dedicated his pontificate to the most disadvantaged. However, analysts say there were very limited changes in the area of women's rights.