This is Beirut, 12/05 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff. Pomp and prayer marked the initial days of the pontificate of the former Robert Francis Prevost, the US pope first introduced to the world from the balcony of St ...
Christiane Tager, 10/05 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amid ongoing spiritual and social transformation, the Vatican is facing a more down-to-earth reality—its accounts are in the red. The Holy See’s financial management appears more akin to that of a debt-ridden state than a model of virtue. As head of the Catholic Church, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV inherits not only a spiritual mission but ...
This is Beirut, 09/05 16:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith in his first homily as pope Friday, a day after the modest cardinal largely unknown to the world become the first US head of the 2,000-year institution. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the 267th pope, spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
This is Beirut, 09/05 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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From Peru to Paris, from Manila to Washington, Catholics around the world are celebrating the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, welcomed with devotion, pride and hope.
This is Beirut, 08/05 21:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church. The new Leo XIV, a Chicago native, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis to head the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, charged with advising the pontiff on new bishop ...
This Is Beirut, 08/05 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese officials and political leaders extended their congratulations Thursday following the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new head of the Catholic Church, assuming the papal name Pope Leo XIV. His election, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, was officially confirmed as white smoke billowed ...
This Is Beirut, 08/05 20:38 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Tens of thousands of people packed in St Peter's Square cheered as Prevost appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, waving with both ...
This is Beirut, 08/05 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute
In Rome, all eyes remain on the Sistine Chapel as cardinals begin their second day of voting in one of the most uncertain papal elections in recent history.
This is Beirut, 07/05 14:23 - Reading : less than a minute
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This morning at 10 AM in Rome, cardinals from around the world gathered for the opening Mass of the conclave. Next: the Sistine Chapel, where they will begin the process of electing Pope Francis’ successor.
This is Beirut, 07/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
When Catholic cardinals vote in the conclave, they then burn their ballots, sending up black smoke to signal no decision or white smoke to show they have chosen a new pope. The centuries-old tradition of using smoke has changed over time -- as has the technology used. Gunshot All conclaves bar one have taken place in Rome since the 15th ...
This is Beirut, 07/05 11:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Cardinals from five continents held a final mass in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Wednesday before sealing themselves away to elect a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. A total of 133 cardinal electors are expected to take part in the conclave, the voting process to pick a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month ...
This is Beirut, 06/05 15:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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Cardinals hold their 12th general congregation before entering the Sistine Chapel to elect Pope Francis’ successor.