Pope Leo XIV, 69, was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 after being named to head the Dicastery for Bishops, one of the key departments of the Vatican. He has worked as a missionary in Peru.

Who is the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff in history?

The Catholic Church centuries-old tradition to elect a new pope will begin officially tomorrow. 133 cardinal electors will gather on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel for an election that could last hours, days, or even months.

Papal election: Cardinals to begin conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor

World: Ahead of Sunday’s event, the Vatican’s press service said that Pope Francis would likely be present at the open-air service but that his participation would depend on his health.

Pope Francis greets crowds, delegates Easter Mass service to high-ranking cardinal

Cardinal George Pell, former top Vatican official and the most senior Catholic official to be convicted of child sex abuse, has died at age 81, according to his private secretary. He was later acquitted of sexual abuse allegations when the ruling was overturned in 2020.

Controversial Cardinal George Pell dies in Rome aged 81

A 90-year-old Catholic Cardinal and five others have been fined by a Hong Kong Court after they were found guilty of failing to register a now-defunct fund.

Hong Kong court finds Cardinal Joseph Zen, five others guilty over relief fund

90-year-old cardinal goes on trial in Hong Kong over operation of protest fund

Canadian cardinal 'strongly denies' sex assault allegations

Pope Francis announced that he will elevate 21 Church officials to the rank of cardinal in a ceremony at the Vatican on August 27. The appointment aims to reflect a wide variety of cultures within the Catholic church. Two of the new appointments are from India.

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals including two from India

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Senior cardinal, 9 others, face Vatican fraud trial

Myanmar cardinal appeals for end to fighting after fatal church attack 

Pope installs new cardinals, including first African-American

Wilton Gregory became the first African-American cardinal which is Catholic churches highest governing body.

Pope Francis names Wilton Gregory 1st African-American cardinal

Vatican announces surprise resignation of top cardinal

Sri Lanka to resume public mass on Sunday: Cardinal

French cardinal found guilty of covering up child abuse

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