Global priest shortage: Vatican appeals, obvious causes, and the future of the Catholic priesthood
Discover why the Catholic priest shortage is worsening, how the Vatican is responding, and what the future holds for the global Church.
Sistine Chapel guide: Michelangelo’s art, visiting tips & history
Imagine standing beneath a sky that tells the story of creation, fall, and redemption-painted not by the hand of God, but by a man who, by the end of his ordeal, swore he was “no painter.” The Sistine Chapel is
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Pope Leo XIV: Who is Robert Prevost? From Peru missionary to first North American pontiff
On Thursday, 8 May 2025, white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney signalling a momentous occasion in Catholic history. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born Augustinian with deep ties to Peru, was elected the 267th Pope of the Roman
Swiss Guard: Vatican’s elite protectors and their timeless legacy
If you’ve ever strolled through St. Peter’s Square and spotted a cluster of men in flamboyant Renaissance garb, you’ve encountered the legendary Swiss Guard. But don’t let the festive stripes and plumed helmets fool you-these men are not just living
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What happens after the Pope dies? A deep dive into the rituals, traditions, and transition of papal power
Let’s be honest: the death of a Pope isn’t just a sombre event for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics-it’s a spectacle of ritual, tradition, and, yes, a dash of Vatican drama. But what happens after the Pope dies? If you’re
Pope Francis biography: From birth to eternal legacy
If there’s a figure capable of uniting tradition and disruption, humility and courage, it’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio – or, as the world knows him, Pope Francis. His journey, which began in the neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires and culminated in the
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Sister Geneviève Jeanningros: The nun who changed Vatican protocol
If you were among the thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis’s funeral, you might have witnessed a quietly extraordinary moment: an elderly nun, green backpack slung over her shoulder, standing in silent prayer beside Pope Francis’s coffin,
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Santa Maria Maggiore: Complete visitor guide to Rome’s Marian Basilica
Planning a trip to Rome and searching for the ultimate Santa Maria Maggiore guide? Whether you’re a pilgrim seeking spiritual inspiration, a history enthusiast eager to explore Rome Marian basilicas, or a traveller in need of practical Rome travel tips,
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Pope Francis death: His greatest lessons and lasting impact revealed
The world woke up quieter this week with Pope Francis death announcement. the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff in history, passed away at 88, victim of a stroke and heart failure after months of declining health. His departure closes
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Papal Conclave 2025: How the Catholic Church Chooses the next pope
With the world still reeling from the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday at the age of 88, attention now turns to the Vatican and the secretive, centuries-old process by which the Catholic Church selects its next spiritual leader.
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