Over 180 cardinals decided on the date after a gathering that lasted about two hours. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed that the conclave will begin on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel, following the decision made this Monday by the cardinals during the fifth general congregation. RELATED: From the village to the Cathedral: The People […]

His death marks the end of a pontificate that represented a turning point in the modern Catholic Church. In an exclusive interview with teleSUR, religion sociologist Bernardo Barranco emphasized that Pope Francis succeeded in revitalizing the progressive trends that the Second Vatican Council had outlined in Catholic Church doctrine. RELATED: May God Grant That the […]

Hours earlier, the closing rite of Pope Francis’s coffin took place at the Altar of Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica. On Saturday, Pope Francis’ funeral began in St. Peter’s Square with the presence of delegations from at least 130 countries, around 50 heads of state, and thousands of people.  RELATED: Cuba Recalls Pope Francis’ Opposition […]

On April 25, 1945, Italy marked a pivotal moment in its history with the liberation from fascist rule and Nazi occupation. On Friday, Italy will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation from fascism with several events, held under maximum security due to the funeral of Pope Francis. RELATED: Censorship of Venezuelan Films Reveals Fascism […]

The unprecedented deployment of Italian forces is due to the presence of world leaders arriving in Rome. On Saturday, the Italian Armed Forces will reinforce security in Rome with a sophisticated anti-drone system, Eurofighter combat aircraft, and a destroyer during Pope Francis’s funeral. RELATED: South Africa Mourns Pope Francis, Honors His Legacy of Unity and […]

His open casket was placed at the Confession Altar, where the faithful were given a few moments to see Francis one last time. On Wednesday, thousands of faithful gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis, after his casket was transferred there from the Chapel of Saint Martha in a […]

Strict rules guide the cardinals in selecting the new Pope of the Catholic Church. If there is something that has barely changed in the Catholic Church over the decades, it is the strict ceremonial of the conclave—the vote by the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel to elect the new pope. RELATED: At Least 200,000 People […]

A security plan will remain in effect during the conclave and the election of the new pontiff. The Italian Civil Protection Director Fabio Ciciliano anticipates that at least 200,000 people will attend Pope Francis’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, and another 250,000 will gather for the election of his successor in the days […]

Bishops and cardinals attend the Liturgy of the Word to be celebrated by the Camerlengo Cardinal. On Wednesday, the open casket of Pope Francis, carried in procession on the shoulders of the papal sediari and escorted by the Swiss Guard, arrived at St. Peter’s Basilica, and was placed before the Altar of the Confession, allowing […]

After the funeral, the casket will be taken to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to be buried. On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis’ casket will be transferred to the Vatican Basilica on Wednesday, and his funeral will be held in St. Peter’s Square at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. RELATED: A Very Heterogeneous […]