Pope restores Vatican salaries cut during Covid
Pope Leo XIV has issued a decree restoring Vatican salaries for cardinals and senior officials to pre-pandemic levels, ending pay cuts introduced in 2021.
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Leo XIV elected as first American pope, set to continue Pope Francis' path
French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and declared "Habemus Papam" to the tens of thousands gathered below,…
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New pope to choose symbolic name
As the conclave nears, cardinals must choose a name steeped in centuries of legacy — from saints to scandals, every papal moniker carries a message. What will…
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Cardinals enter conclave to elect new pope
As 133 cardinal electors gather in the Sistine Chapel to choose Pope Francis’s successor, the world watches a historic and secretive vote that could shape the…
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‘Most spectacular in 50 years’
The 2025 papal conclave convenes today with 133 cardinals from 70 countries to elect the next pope, following Pope Francis' passing. This conclave is the…
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Next in line? The global race to lead the Catholic Church
As the conclave begins following Pope Francis’ burial, speculation swirls around possible successors. Meet 15 prominent cardinals—papabili—from around the…
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Guinea's Robert Sarah leads conservatives who challenged Pope Francis
Known for his hardline stances on same-sex blessings, immigration, and liturgy, Guinea’s Cardinal Robert Sarah emerges as a key conservative voice in the…
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Fil-Am Catholics pin hopes on a Tagle papacy
Filipino religious practices, shaped by centuries of Spanish and American influence, continue to play a significant role in Fil-Am civic engagement and social…
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Pope Francis: ‘Gossip destroys professionalism’
Pope Francis warned administrators that their work could take a downward spiral into mediocrity, gossip and bureaucratic squabbling if they forget that theirs…
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Cardinals mull conclave date
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A Pope for the People
His papacy may have ended, but his legacy — particularly in the hearts of Filipinos — endures as a reminder that holiness lies not in grandeur, but in grace.
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Sorrow over pope’s passing runs deep
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Conclave takes Vatican focus
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Papal choice prediction seen as a ‘fool’s game’
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All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis’ funeral
The conclave is expected to take place on 5 or 6 May — shortly after the nine days of papal mourning
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Lolo Kiko’s Holy Wheels
During his 2015 visit to Manila, Pope Francis also utilized a customized jeepney as his Popemobile
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Conclave: ‘Poll with no bets’
You won’t be able to say, ‘These are the ones who can be pope.’
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