Vatican City: Hopes for a new Pope were dashed on the first day of the papal conclave, as black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney signaled that no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority. At around 9 AM local time, crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square watched as the smoke billowed into the sky Read More…
Vatican City— The sacred and secretive process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church has officially begun today as 133 cardinal electors gather inside the iconic Sistine Chapel. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis, marking the beginning of a historic transition for over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. The proceedings were Read More…
Vatican City – The world is watching as the Vatican prepares to begin the sacred and secretive conclave tomorrow to elect the next Pope, following the death of Pope Francis. Cardinals from across the globe have gathered for this historic moment, with 133 eligible electors now present in Vatican City. The final pre-conclave general meeting Read More…