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First US Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass

by Clément Melki - May 18, 2025 - 6:09pm

Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his papacy Sunday with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor, before an audience including JD Vance and tens of thousands of pilgrims.

First US pope Leo XIV takes to popemobile ahead of inaugural mass

by Clément Melki - May 18, 2025 - 3:52pm

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter's Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers ahead of his inauguration mass.

First US pope Leo XIV to celebrate inaugural mass

by Clément Melki - May 18, 2025 - 11:15am

Tens of thousands of Catholics and politicians including US Vice President JD Vance will gather at the Vatican on Sunday for the inauguration mass of Leo XIV, the first US pope.

Abuse, rifts and diplomacy: Pope Leo XIV's challenges

by Clément Melki - May 10, 2025 - 9:54am

The Catholic world is closely watching the first words and actions of Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope.

Vatican readies for conclave lockdown

by Clément Melki - May 7, 2025 - 3:01pm

The Sistine Chapel was decked out to host a papal election Tuesday as cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican guest house ahead of the conclave to choose Pope Francis's successor.

Vatican readies for conclave lockdown

by Clément Melki - May 7, 2025 - 9:28am

The Sistine Chapel was decked out to host a papal election Tuesday as cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican guest house ahead of the conclave to choose Pope Francis's successor.

Cardinals assemble to elect pope and set course for church

by Clément Melki - May 6, 2025 - 8:15am

All 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote for a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said on Monday, two days before they gather in a conclave to elect the next head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholic...

Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote

by Clément Melki - May 1, 2025 - 12:52pm

A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out potential candidates -- with many hoping the election will be quick.

Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected

by Clément Melki - April 22, 2025 - 8:11pm

Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said they would attend to honor the Catholic leade...

Pope Francis death from a stroke sets off global tributes, mourning

by Clément Melki - April 22, 2025 - 9:16am

Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.

Clerical sex abuse: Pope Francis's thorniest challenge

by Clément Melki - April 21, 2025 - 7:22pm

When Pope Francis took over in 2013, the Catholic Church was embroiled in a global scandal over child sex abuse by priests, and the institution's attempts to cover it up.

Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass

by Clément Melki - April 20, 2025 - 1:15pm

Pope Francis is expected to delight Catholics all over the world during Easter celebrations at the Vatican on Sunday, just weeks after he was fighting for his life in hospital while suffering from pneumonia.

Pope Francis leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances

by Clément Melki - April 17, 2025 - 2:11pm

Pope Francis may be on the mend, but as Easter nears, Catholic faithful are wondering how much of the celebrations the 88-year-old will be able to take part in after battling life-threatening pneumonia.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospitalization

by Clément Melki - March 23, 2025 - 10:18pm

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks being treated for breathing difficulties, but took time before leaving to thank well-wishers...

Pope Francis to return to Vatican after five-week hospitalization

by Clément Melki - March 23, 2025 - 5:24pm

Pope Francis is to return to his residence in the Vatican on Sunday after his doctors said that was the best place for him to recover following a five-week hospitalization for pneumonia.

Pope Francis marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but future uncertain

by Clément Melki - March 14, 2025 - 8:46am

Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

Hospitalized Pope Francis marks 12 years in job with future uncertain

by Clément Melki - March 13, 2025 - 7:22pm

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

'Stable' Pope Francis marks start of Lent in hospital

by Clément Melki - March 6, 2025 - 10:04am

Pope Francis celebrated the start of the Lent religious season from his hospital suite on Wednesday, the 88-year-old's condition stable but still complex as he undergoes treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican...

Pope's condition 'slightly improving' on seventh day in hospital

by Clément Melki - February 21, 2025 - 9:12am

The Vatican reported another slight improvement in Pope Francis's condition on Thursday, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for double pneumonia.

Pope's tests show improvement, Italy PM visits

by Clément Melki - February 20, 2025 - 2:55pm

Pope Francis's blood tests show a "slight improvement" as he receives hospital treatment for pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday, while Italy's prime minister found the 88-year-old joking "as always".

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