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From Chicago to Peru to the Vatican: Pope Leo as a symbol of unity
Robert Francis Prevost has become the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old ...
What do the robe colors mean at the Vatican conclave?
The red robes are worn by all 133 cardinals deliberating who will replace Pope Francis. The original reason cardinals started wearing red is disputed, but the hue is often said to represent the blood ...
Vatican City Explained: History, Wealth, and How It Became The Smallest Country in the World
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds ...
What is the meaning behind the new pope’s name?
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the new pope on May 8, becoming the first American to ever be named pontiff. He ...
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White smoke has been seen at the Vatican, meaning the conclave has chosen a new pope
A new pope has been selected to lead the Catholic Church after a day of closed-door meetings and secret votes inside Vatican City ... local time (2.10am AEST) meaning a decision had been reached.