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Address Of Pope Leo XIV To Members Of The Diplomatic Corps Accredited To The Holy See

Global UpfrontJan 11, 2026January 11, 20260

By Pope Leo XIV This is a traditional occasion in the life of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, but it is a

Sanctified Suffering: How To Be Poor And Proud!

Global UpfrontMay 30, 2025May 30, 20250

By Ebuka Ukoh In Nigeria where the price of garri now competes with that of gold, where a loaf of bread inspires more fear than

Pope, A Spiritual Or A Political Leader?

Global UpfrontMay 22, 2025May 22, 20250

“The bishop is not supposed to be a little prince sitting in his kingdom, but rather called authentically to be humble, to be close to

The Pope Versus The Populists: Can There Be Reconciliation?

Global UpfrontMay 17, 2025May 17, 20250

By Sohrab Ahmari, UnHerd, May 17, 2025 On Sunday, when the Vatican celebrates the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV, the highest US official in

Robert Prevost: ‘Dark Horse’ American Cardinal Succeeds Pope Francis To Become 267th Pontiff

Global UpfrontMay 8, 2025May 8, 20250

Robert Prevost has become the 267th pope, the first time in 2,000 years that an American has been appointed to lead the Catholic church. Chicago-born

Day 2: Cardinals Returning To Conclave After First Vote Ends In Black Smoke

Global UpfrontMay 8, 2025May 8, 20250

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel on day two of the conclave – the secret process to elect a new pope. Black smoke emerged

2025 Conclave: Cardinals Set To Pick New Pope To Succeed Pope Francis

Global UpfrontMay 7, 2025May 7, 20250

Catholic cardinal electors from five continents are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to select the next pope. The conclave will convene on Wednesday

Reform Or Retreat? The Catholic Church In Africa After Pope Francis

Global UpfrontMay 5, 2025May 5, 20250

By Stan Chu Ilo The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new pope. That is, whether to go back

Pope Francis (1936-2025)

Global UpfrontMay 2, 2025May 2, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, Friday May 2, 2025 On the morning of Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, The Vatican announced the death of the 266th Pope,

Peter Obi In The Vatican, Joins Dignitaries, Others To Witness Pope Francis’ Lying-in-State

Global UpfrontApr 23, 2025April 23, 20250

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, joined global dignitaries in Vatican City to pay final respects