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Conclave to select new pope begins May 7 in Vatican City. What New Yorkers should know
A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach cease-fire in Ukraine
ROME (AP) — Two high-profile Catholics, Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, were meeting Monday ahead of a flurry ...
Pope Leo Reopens Apartment That’s Been Sealed Since Francis’ Death, Even Though He Never Lived There
Pope Leo XIV has broken the seal on the papal apartments, marking one of his first major symbolic moments as pontiff ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Election of Pope Leo XIV evokes pride — and hope — among Chicago faithful: 'Our hometown hero'
Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...