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Firefighters install chimney which will signal the election of the new pope. Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Italians want a pope like Francis, poll finds

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Most Italians want the next pope to follow the path of the late Francis, a new survey revealed on Friday.

The College of Cardinals celebrates Mass on March 12, 2013, before entering the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave. (photo: Jeffrey Bruno/CNA / EWTN)

Rome prepares for papal conclave

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s top security official has confirmed that the measures in place for the upcoming papal conclave will mirror those deployed for the funeral of Pope Francis. Tens of thousands of people are expected to flood the capital from 7 May.

some of the papal candidates, known as papbili

Names of papal candidates emerge

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Speculation over potential successors to Pope Francis has intensified following recent concerns over his health. Media have been circulating the names of possible papal candidates, known as papabile,especially as the geography of the College of Cardinal Electors has shifted significantly under Francis’s 12-year papacy.

General Audience with Pope Francis © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday Aged 88

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

VATICAN CITY – 21 April 2025 – Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Bishop of Rome passed away peacefully at 7:35 AM on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City.

Sister Simona Brambilla first ever woman prefect

First-ever woman prefect named by Pope

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis appoints Sister Simona Brambilla as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The Vatican Press Office announced this historic appointment on Monday. Sister Brambilla is the first woman to serve as a prefect in the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door starting Jubilee 2025. Image credit: (CNS photo/ Romano Siciliani, pool)

Pope Francis Opens Holy Door Launching Jubilee 2025

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurated Jubilee 2025 by opening the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The ceremony, watched by thousands in St Peter’s Square, marks the start of a year-long Catholic celebration expected to draw over 30 million pilgrims.

Passetto di Borgo reopenned to the public

Vatican’s Passetto Restored and Open to Visitors

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and the Vatican have restored the Passetto del Borgo, a historic secret walkway used by popes for centuries.

A glimpse at the Sistine Chapel

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most significant cultural and religious landmarks in the world. Its importance lies not only in its function as a papal chapel but also in its artistic achievements, particularly the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

Technology reaches the Vatican with live webcam and a cartoon mascot, also available as a meme. Pic: Grzegorz Galazka/SIPA/Shutterstock

Vatican to install Live Webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican will install a live webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb as part of its technological initiatives for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis will inaugurate the livestream on 2 December, allowing Catholics worldwide to view the tomb of the apostle and first pope.

abdominal surgery for Pope Francis 2025 - Pope Francis to leave hospital

Vatican apologises for Pope’s use of derogatory gay term

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, the Vatican issued a statement saying that Pope Francis apologises and did not intend to offend anyone after using the term “frociaggine” on Monday.