Pope Leo XIV is a mathematician and professor of law
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and
Black Smoke Again: Cardinals Fail to Elect a New Pope
The cardinals have once again failed to elect a new pope, following two inconclusive votes this morning. They will now break for lunch before returning to the Sistine Chapel this afternoon for a fourth—and possibly fifth—round of voting. Thousands have gathered at the Vatican, eyes fixed on the chapel’s chimney.
Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Chosen on First Day of Conclave
Cardinals have failed to agree on a new pope following the first round of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. the conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. A total of 133 cardinal electors from around the world gathered beneath the iconic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to participate
Locked in the Sistine Chapel: Cardinals Cast Secret Votes for a New Pope
As the conclave to elect the next pope looms, the world’s smallest country is engulfed in ritual and anticipation. One hundred thirty-three cardinal electors from around the globe are gathering beneath the god-breathed frescoes of the Sistine Chapel for one of the most secretive ballots in the modern world. Cut
All 133 Voting Cardinals assemble in Rome to Elect Next Pope
Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, as the Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome with bated breath. A total of 133 “Princes of the Church” will convene on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on April
Pope Francis laid to rest in a marble tomb inscribed Franciscus
Around 400,000 mourners packed St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets of Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church since 2013 and was known as a champion of the poor. After a solemn funeral, Pope Francis’s plain wooden coffin, symbolising his humility, was slowly driven
The Corrupt Pope Who Sold His Office for money and used army to overthrow Pope Sylvester
With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to
Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
Kabaka Mutebi: Pope Francis Was a Pillar of Moral and Spiritual Strength
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart failure. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Buganda have
The latest list of Popes by country of origin revealed
In this guide, pope history has listed all the Popes that have reigned in the history of the papacy by their country of origin. The website has also listed them in chronological order in each of the sections. Due to the fact that the Papacy has existed for almost two
