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In photos: Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history
Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
Vatican goes viral: TikTokers fascinated by pope election
The ritual for electing a new pope took social media by storm this week as content creators reacted to the ancient tradition ...
China's Complicated Relationship With the Catholic Church
Incoming Pope Leo XIV faces what some call the most-challenging environment for religion in China since Mao Tse-tung.
Vatican conclave selects new pope, identity to be revealed soon
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...
Pelosi says Catholic Church could have female priests in her grandchildren's lifetime
Known for her pro-abortion stance, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Catholic Church might have female ...
Conclave WATCH live: Smoke emerges after Pope election cardinals vote at Vatican
A group of 133 cardinals has not reached a decision in the first vote of the conclave after the process, which is shrouded in ...
Pope Leo Visits Pope Francis' Tomb and Marian Shrine on First Trip Outside Vatican
Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome for a visit to a ...