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Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first try

Cardinals stand, on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
International

Catholic Church's direction in the balance as conclave looms

More than 100 senior clergy members will take part in a conclave to cast ballots for the pontiff to succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
International

Vatican’s secretive conclave to pick next Pope starts May 7

Throughout the day, vast crowds of people had packed the wide avenue leading to the basilica, pilgrims and tourists mingling with Italians enjoying a public holiday.
International

Huge crowds pack Vatican for last day of Pope's lying in state

More than 128,000 people have already paid their last respects to Francis.
International

Huge crowds pack Vatican ahead of Pope's funeral

The lying in state began on Wednesday and instead of a planned closing at midnight, the basilica remained open until 5.30am (0330 GMT) on Thursday morning, before reopening at 7.00am.
International

Thousands gather for second day to view pope

Priests decked out in choir dress and others in cassocks made up the long procession, some with candles in their hands, as groups of nuns followed behind.
International

Pope Francis' coffin carried to Saint Peter's Basilica

The Vatican on Tuesday released photographs of Francis lying in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence.
International

Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday 

Pope Francis has acknowledged that AI can broaden access to knowledge but has repeatedly warned that it must only be used in an ethical way, to benefit humanity.
Lifestyle

Vatican unveils AI services for St Peter’s Basilica ahead of Jubilee

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from his window, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, December 24, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
International

Pope orders cardinals to cut unnecessary spending, achieve zero-deficit

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