Pope Francis

Pope Francis‘ death on April 22 sent the Catholic Church into a period of mourning for the Argentinian-born reformer. During the second day of the papal conclave, Cardinals selected Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, to lead the church. Prevost, the first American pope, was seen as a...

The remains of Pope Francis have been transported to St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City for public viewing ahead of his funeral. What Happened: Pope Francis’ body was moved from his residence to St. Peter’s Basilica in a solemn procession. The procession, accompanied by Latin...

The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has brought attention to the Catholic Church and the selection of selecting a new pope. Here's how prediction markets and a 2024 movie could profit from the pope's death. Pope's Funeral Set: A funeral for Pope Francis, the global leader of the Catholic...

A memecoin based on Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin skyrocketed in value Monday, as the key Vatican figure surfaced as a strong contender to succeed the late Pope Francis. What happened: The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based token POPE was up 770% in the last 24 hours, running into a market...

Pope Francis, revered for his humility, progressive views, and advocacy for the poor, passed away on Monday at the age of 88, prompting an outpouring of tributes from global leaders, tech CEOs, and entertainment figures. What Happened: The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died following a stroke...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 leaving a vacancy for the position of the global head of the Catholic Church. Here's a look at the betting odds for the next pope and why sports bettors believe one Major League Baseball player will hit a home run Monday. Next Pope Odds: Pope Francis was the...

Editor’s Note: Additional details have been added to this story. The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Born in 1936, Pope Francis was the first South American Pope and became known as the “People’s Pope” for advocating for the poor and those...

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and spiritual leaders marked Christmas Eve 2024 with messages of hope, peace, and inclusion, while Pope Francis conducted a significant ceremonial opening of the Holy Door, marking the beginning of Jubilee 2025. President Biden and First Lady Jill...

 Pope Francis has expressed his concerns over the stances of U.S. presidential candidates on abortion and migration. He urged American Catholics to vote for the “lesser evil” in the upcoming elections. What Happened: During an airborne news conference on Friday, the Pope did...

According to one report, a recent photo of the Group of Seven leaders with Pope Francis has become noteworthy for capturing simmering frustrations, the positioning of unpopular figures in the back and smiles that may conceal underlying challenges back home. In the photo, the forced grins of France...

The G7 summit in Italy concluded with China being the primary focus of discussions, and an unprecedented visit from Pope Francis to discuss artificial intelligence (AI). What Happened: Friday’s discussions were largely centered around concerns regarding China’s excessive industrial...

The G7 summit, which commenced on Thursday, saw the leaders of the seven major economies agreeing to a U.S. proposal to provide a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The loan will be backed by frozen Russian assets, a move that signals strong support for Ukraine amid a changing political landscape in...

In a series of Christmas messages, leaders from across the globe called for peace and unity amongst the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. The messages were shared as part of their respective Christmas greetings to the world. What Happened: U.S. President Joe Biden sent a Christmas message,...

Months after a viral AI-rendered image featuring Pope Francis captured the internet’s attention, the Pontiff has delivered a sobering message, raising red flags about the potential risks and perils associated with artificial intelligence. What Happened: In a...

In a move that could be potentially interpreted as support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Francis is dispatching his personal peace envoy for Ukraine, Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, to Moscow, The Wall Street Journal reports. Peace Mission Cardinal Zuppi’s visit on June 28 and 29...