Pope Leo XIV returned to St Peter’s Square in the popemobile on Wednesday, October 21, marking his first general audience since undergoing surgery for lung cancer eight days earlier. The 71-year-old pontiff waved to pilgrims, smiled and blessed babies from his open-air vehicle as he resumed a major public engagement at the Vatican, offering an […]
Pope Leo XIV has returned to public prayer following his discharge from hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, reassuring Catholics worldwide that he intends to gradually resume his papal duties as he continues his recovery. The 71-year-old pontiff appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 18, […]
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]
New Pontiff uses historic Sunday appearance to call for an end to war and promote unity among nations VATICAN CITY — In a powerful and widely anticipated moment, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to issue an emotional appeal for peace across war-torn […]
Pope Francis’ Biography Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, on 17 December 1936) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death until his recent passing today, the 21st of April 2025. He was the first pope from the Society of Jesus (the […]
VATICAN CITY — The funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The ceremony is expected to draw leaders worldwide, as the Roman Catholic Church begins the formal mourning and transition process. Church officials said the pope died of a […]