What Cardinals Secret Oath Really Means in New Pope Election
The Cardinals' secret oath refers to the solemn oath of secrecy taken by the College of Cardinals before and during ...
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Why Cardinal John Njue Will Not Participate in Electing Next Pope
Kenyan Cardinal John Njue has announced that he will not participate in the upcoming papal conclave to elect the successor ...
Who Will Be Next Catholic Pope? Why Time is Ripe for Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea
In the quiet corridors of the Vatican and the whispered conversations of cardinals, a new era seems to be on ...
Powers & Privileges Enjoyed by Catholic Popes
The Pope, as both the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Vatican City, enjoys various privileges and immunities ...
Was Jesus Black – And Is It Time for a Black Catholic Pope?
As the global conversation on race, faith, and representation deepens, a bold question is emerging from both pews and pulpits ...
World Leaders Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Holy See Press Office, Vatican, announced on Tuesday, April 22, that the body of the late Pope Francis will ...
Why the Catholic Pope is World’s Most Protected Clergy and How He is Guarded
From sniper threats to chemical attacks, and even cyber intrusion, the Catholic Pope is one of the most heavily guarded ...
Vatican Announces Pope Francis’ Funeral Date and Schedule
The Vatican has released the funeral date and schedule for the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, the late Pope ...
Pope Francis Diagnosed with Double Pneumonia
The Vatican announced on Tuesday, February 18 that Pope Francis has developed double pneumonia. Double pneumonia, also known as bilateral ...
Pope Francis Brands Africa Special Case in Raging LGBTQ Debate
A month after granting priests the authority to bless same sex couples, Pope Francis appears to have abandoned hope in ...
Atheists Support Pope’s Decision on Same Sex Marriage
The Atheists in Kenya Society have praised Pope Francis for blessing same sex couples, noting that the Catholic head's move ...
Former Pope Advisor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
A former advisor to Pope Francis and papal contender, Cardinal Angelo Becciu, has been sentenced to 5.5 years imprisonment for ...
Pope Francis Fires Vatican Bishop Over New Reforms
Pope Francis XVI has fired the Texan Bishop Joseph Strickland for questioning his leadership abilities and his decision on various ...
Pope to Meet War Victims on South Sudan Peace Pilgrimage
Pope Francis on Saturday will meet victims of South Sudan's civil war, a day after delivering an impassioned plea for ...
Pope Francis Takes Peace Mission to S.Sudan after DR Congo
Pope Francis on Friday left the Democratic Republic of Congo for a three-day visit to South Sudan to promote peace ...
Five Things to Know about South Sudan
Pope Francis heads to South Sudan on Friday on the first papal visit to the troubled country since it achieved ...
Dreaming of Peace, DR Congo Faithful Flock to See Pope
One hope united many of the people streaming to see Pope Francis perform mass in DR Congo's capital on Wednesday ...
Hymns, Hopes and Prayer: South Sudan Pins Dream of Peace on Pope’s Visit
In the shaded garden of a church in South Sudan, a choir raises its voice in a hymn for peace ...
Pope Visits Conflict-Ridden Central Africa, First Stop DR Congo
Pope Francis embarks on his fifth visit to Africa on Tuesday, flying to the Democratic Republic of Congo and then ...
Pope Francis Heads to War-torn DR Congo and South Sudan
Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan next week, delivering a message of peace and ...
Pope to Visit DR Congo, S. Sudan in Early 2023
Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan early next year, a trip previously postponed due ...