Tag: pontiff

Choosing the Pope: ‘The conclave is intimidating’

International April 25, 2025 at 12:40

The leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has said he definitely will not be the next pontiff, but is looking...

What’s next when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

International February 19, 2025 at 11:28

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and Pope Francis being hospitalised. Conclave won Best Film at the 2025...

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ON THIS DAY: First successful wagon train to California left (1841)

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Health May 15, 2026 at 16:24

Ebola outbreak declared in eastern Congo Africa's top health agency...

Dinosaur discovery in Thailand of giant sauropod stuns scientists

Life May 15, 2026 at 16:00

New giant dinosaur identified in Thailand A new type of...

First crematorium project in Cyprus secures planning approval

Cyprus May 15, 2026 at 15:18

The first official planning permit for the construction of...

Trump and Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced

International May 15, 2026 at 14:50

US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day...