Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger.
Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: An acrobatic, wild dolphin.
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Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are ‘the sign a different world is possible’
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday told more than a million Catholic youths at a closing Mass for a weeklong encounter with the next generation of faithful that they are “the...
A 2012 video shows comments from Pope Leo XIV that disappoint LGBTQ activists
Pope Leo XIV, in remarks in 2012 when he was the Augustinian prior general in Chicago, made comments critical of what he called the “homosexual lifestyle” and the role of...
What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justice
Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ‘ global ministry.
Vatican announces conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
A conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican announced.
Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people
World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes to...
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday, the eve of his...
Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night...
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
The body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for...
Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter’s Square but was thankful he did, report says
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica.