Tag: catholicchurch

ON THIS DAY: Pope John Paul II shot in St Peter’s Square (1981)

On this Day May 13, 2025

On 13 May 1981, the world watched in shock as Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St Peter’s Square, Vatican...

Who is Pope Leo XIV?

International May 9, 2025

First American pope brings social justice mission to torn world Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass as pontiff Friday after his historic appointment as the...

What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

International May 7, 2025

Roman Catholic cardinals will enter a secret conclave in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to elect the Church's 267th pope, a successor to Pope...

Who will be attending Pope Francis’ funeral? A list of world leaders

International April 26, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday in St Peter's Square, among them world leaders, Catholic officials...