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North East priest 'excited' to see new Pope after 'bouncing' Vatican atmosphere
A North East priest who was in the Vatican when Pope Leo was elected has spoken of the 'excitement' of the historic occasion.
The Secret Finances of the Vatican Economy
The Vatican, the smallest country in the world, has an economy shrouded in secrecy. Here are some little known facts that ...
Pop star spotted by fans in Vatican City during the new pope announcement
The pop star was photographed on May 8 in attendance at the conclave election of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, which is a ...
Pope Leo takes first trip outside Vatican, visiting shrine near Rome, Francis’ tomb
Pope Leo XIV visited a shrine to the Virgin Mary in the small Italian town of Genazzano. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Opinion: Watching history made — again — in Rome
Pope Leo XIV's election, praising Pope Francis and vowing to continue his work, is a historic moment for the Catholic Church ...
Omaha native shares experience reporting in Vatican City
An Omaha native now reports in the Holy See. She's been in Rome since 2016 and has had the opportunity to cover the recent ...
Raleigh couple witnesses historic election of first American pope during Rome vacation
In a historic decision, the Roman Catholic Cardinals have elected the first American pope, and one Raleigh couple found ...
Papal conclave: All cardinals who will elect a new pope arrive in Rome
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Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff for the cardinals who will ...
New pope has been named: View conclave white smoke images from Vatican
White smoke came from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on Thursday afternoon, indicating the 133 cardinals had ...