White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday
By Reuters May. 8, 2025

Puzzle of Jorge Bergoglio

It was the earliest and worst days of Argentina’s military dictatorship and everybody was scared. 
By Gwynne Dyer May. 2, 2025

Vapostori mourn Pope Francis

"The entirety of the clergymen join the world in deep sorrow, mourning the passing on and promotion for Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
By Simbarashe Sithole Apr. 23, 2025

Zim Catholics mourn Pope, to hold masses

The masses will be concelebrated by a priest and the Archbishop of the Diocese, while similar masses will be replicated in the other seven dioceses across the country.
By Takudzwa Munemo and Ruvimbo Mukubwa Apr. 23, 2025

Pope Francis dies at 88

The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo.
By CNN Apr. 21, 2025

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Francis usually offers a weekly noon-time prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sundays. But he has not been able to do this since February 9, before going to hospital.
By Reuters Apr. 6, 2025

'Pope warns 'I may not survive' pneumonia': Pontiff, 88, 'rushes to tie up loose ends ahead of battle to succeed him'

The infection is of particular concern because the Pope had part of his lung removed many years ago.
By Daily Mail Uk Feb. 19, 2025

April Fool's Day: Why the press is now avoiding pranks

Modern day pranks have seen everything from airlines to museums to zoos pranking people on April 1 over the years.
By DW Apr. 1, 2024

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage

The Vatican holds that marriage is an indissoluble union between man and woman. As a result, it has long opposed same-sex marriage.
By Ap News Dec. 18, 2023