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...
As the Vatican’s historic conclave begins, 133 cardinals from 70 nations have assembled under the gaze of the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope — a decision that will shape the future of the..
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...
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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