At the end of the Mass, the new pope expressed hope for negotiations to bring a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine and offered prayers for the people of Gaza — children, families, and elderly who are “reduced to hunger,” he said, but made no mention of the hostages taken by Hamas.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and unity in inaugural Mass before global leaders

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet reached a decision on the next Pope during the 2025 conclave.

Papal Conclave 2025: Black smoke rises from Sistine chapel, no Pope chosen yet

Currently, 133 cardinals are in Rome for the process while two could not travel due to health concerns. The first vote of papal conclave 2025, however, was could not bring the necessary result as confirmed by the black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney. world

Papal Conclave 2025: What happens inside Sistine Chapel when cardinals vote to elect new pope

Out of more than 250 cardinals in world, only 135 who are below the age of 80 'on the day when the Apostolic See becomes vacant' are allowed to take part in conclave. World

Papal Conclave 2025: What is 'oath of secrecy' taken by each cardinal before entering Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn’t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church — at least from the two best-known papal tailors.

Vatican city prepares for new Pope, preparation for new Pope's attire begins

World | US President Donald Trump joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke.

Donald Trump's 'I'd like to be pope' breaks internet as world awaits new Vatican head - Video

Amid India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam attack, here are 5 countries that surprisingly have no army, proving that peace can be a powerful choice too. World India News Pakistan Photos

These 5 countries in world don't have an army - Who provides them security

In a key milestone for women's empowerment in the Vatican, Pope Francis has appointed sister Simona Brambilla as Vatican's first female prefect. The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis' aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Meet the Vatican's First Female Prefect

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sending a high-level Indian delegation to participate in the ordination of Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad as a cardinal by the Pope in a function that will be held in the Vatican City on Saturday (December 7), said former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

PM Modi Sends Delegation To Attend Ordination Of Kerala Priest As Cardinal In Vatican

The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was lit up with images of Pope Francis to mark the launch of his book in Brazil. Several images of Pope Francis from different moments of his life were projected...Watch in for more details!

Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up to honour Pope’s new book

Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new document

Pope Francis remains unwell, for the second time this week health issues forced him to cut short his public address and on Thursday his speech was read by an aid. Watch to know more!

Pope Francis still unable to recover from ill health

Vatican's blessings to same-sex unions 'not appropriate', say African bishops

Pope Francis has chosen his final resting place. His preferred location is not the Vatican but Rome. Pope Francis doesn't want to be buried alongside his predecessors but in a basilica in Rome.

Pope Francis decides to simplify Papal funeral rites

US nun caught sexting with priest defies Vatican orders to leave monastery: Report

Pope Francis condemns ‘offensive and baseless’ insinuations about St John Paul II

China unilaterally appoints bishop to Shanghai, violates the secret pact once again

Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.

Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday Mass in Vatican City after hospital stay

Pope Francis rushed to hospital with respiratory infection; Vatican says it's not Covid

As Pope Francis completes a decade in Vatican here are some controversies he was embroiled in

Pope Francis has met with survivors of atrocities in Democratic Republic of Congo. It was appointment encounter at the Vatican's embassy in the capital. Pope Francis heard firsct-hand testimonies of the brutalities that some of them have endured including rape, amputation.

Pope Francis in Africa: Pope Francis meets survivors of violence in DR Congo

In pics - World mourns Pope Benedict XVI during funeral in Vatican City

The funeral service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is being held in Vatican city. Thousands flock Vatican are attending the ceremony which is being presided over by Pope Francis.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to be laid to rest in Vatican city

Pope Francis hails ‘beloved’ Benedict XVI in New Year’s Day address

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