On Thursday, white smoke arose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney in Vatican City, confirming the Roman Catholic Church had elected…
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Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
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How a Papal Conclave Works, and Who Might Be the Next Pope
On Tuesday, the cardinals locked themselves into the Sistine Chapel, officially beginning the conclave to elect the 267th pope. First…
World leaders arrive in Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
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Pope Francis, a devoted football fan, mourned by sports world
Pope Francis juggles with a ball with a performer from the circus of Cuba during weekly general audience in Paul…
The legacy of a compassionate reformist pope
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…
Pope Francis’ passion for football
Pope Francis (R) plays with a ball of football players of the Clericus Cup during his weekly general audience on…
Serie A postpones matches due to Pope Francis’ death
Owner of SSC Napoli football club, Aurelio De Laurentiis (L) speaks to Pope Francis (R) as co-Director of the NGO…
Pope Francis dies at 88: What happens next as the Vatican prepares for a new leader
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away early morning, the Vatican said in a video statement…
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…