Conclave: After Pope Francis' death, who are frontrunners to become new head of Catholic Church?
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 () One of the most keenly-observed electoral processes around the world is that of picking a new pope. After Pope Francis' death last month at age 88, preparations are on in the Vatican City to choose the new head of the Catholic Church -- that boasts well over a billion followers across the globe.
Just days before the conclave to elect the next pope, cardinals are confronting deep-rooted issues—ranging from clerical abuse scandals and financial instability to the growing need for unity and evangelization. Calls for both continuity with Pope Francis’s legacy and renewed clarity on doctrine...
Hundreds protest in the Togolese capital, Lome, against changes to the West African country's constitution. The rally came a day after leader Faure Gnassingbe assumed a new role with no term limits...
The world is watching as the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel is readied to signal the election of a new Pope. Starting May 7, the conclave will take place, with cardinals gathering in secrecy to..
Vatican workers prepare and install a stove and chimney at the Sistine Chapel in preparation for the conclave which is to begin on Wednesday 7 May. Cardinals vote in secret in the chapel for a new pope..
Donald Trump, after joking about becoming Pope, posted an AI-generated image of himself in papal attire on Truth Social, sparking widespread reactions. This... IndiaTimes
Following Pope Francis's death, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself as pope, drawing criticism from the New York State Catholic Conference. JD... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 ()
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