News

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will ...
The Church Times5m
Roman Catholics worldwide mourn Pope Francis — and give thanks
In Eastern Europe, where some RC leaders criticised the Pope’s openness to LGBT and other groups, the Polish bishops’ ...
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope's funeral
Hong Kong 's outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen was allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...
Choosing a Pope: 'Conclave is quite intimidating'
Following Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, Cardinal Nichols will join his fellow cardinals to vote for the 267th pontiff, ...
The South African52m
Could the next Pope come from Africa?
As the Catholic Church prepares to select a new leader, hopes are that the next pontiff could be the first Black pope in modern history.
Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...
'It's so beautiful here but I miss the pope': Faithful and tourists in Rome mourn Pope Francis
Pope Francis' death has changed the plans of many people visiting the Italian capital, with thousands flocking to St Peter's ...
Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican says
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state​ that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to ...
Al Arabiya English1h
Thousands gather for second day to view body of Pope Francis
Thousands of people gathered Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis’s body on the second day of public tributes, after St ...
Planning a trip to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral: What you should know
The world is in mourning as Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, with his funeral set for April 26 in St. Peter's ...
EWN30m
Religious leaders use Pope Francis' passing to urge local politicians to prioritise welfare of citizens
The delegates gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg on Wednesday, where they reflected on the legacy ...
A young nun says goodbye to Francis after hours in line with thousands of faithful
Peruvian nun Alba Socola waited in line for almost five hours with thousands of other Catholics on Wednesday to enter St. Peter's Basilica and give her final farewell to the late Pope Francis. She ...