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.
This is Beirut, 06/05 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic, secretive meeting to elect a new pope. Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 133 cardinal electors will gather on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel for an election that could last hours, days, or ...
This is Beirut, 04/05 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A mass held on Sunday late afternoon at St. Peter's Basilica marked the end of the nine days of mourning observed at the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis, AFP reported. The mourning period began on Saturday, April 26, the day of his grand funeral attended by a massive crowd, as well as heads of state and royalty, who came to pay ...
This is Beirut, 03/05 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
"If I'm elected, I'll flee to Sicily": Four days before the start of the election for the next pope, a cardinal voluntarily withdrew on Saturday, as consultations are set to intensify at the Vatican. "I have absolutely no ambition. I could never imagine myself in this role," said Archbishop of Rabat Cristóbal ...
This is Beirut, 03/05 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The United States on Friday approved a $3.5 billion sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia, ahead of a visit to the kingdom by President Donald Trump. The State Department said it notified Congress of the deal that will include Saudi Arabia's purchase of 1,000 medium-range air-to-air missiles. The AIM-120 missiles, whose principal contractor is ...