What is Pope League? TikToker creates viral fantasy game around papal conclave
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 () Following Pope Francis's death, a TikToker named Max has introduced the Pope League, a fantasy game mirroring the papal conclave. Participants select cardinals and score points based on their performance in voting rounds. This innovative approach has garnered significant attention, engaging younger audiences in the selection process of the next Pope, with thousands signing up.
French President Emmanuel Macron is under scrutiny for allegedly trying to sway the upcoming papal conclave in favor of French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Conservative Italian outlets claim Macron met with key Vatican figures to boost Aveline’s candidacy. While some label it a diplomatic power play...
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..
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..