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‘Overwhelmed with emotion:’ Long Islanders at Vatican for Pope Leo’s ascension
Long Islanders were among those who packed St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City when Pope Leo was elected the first American ...
North East priest 'excited' to see new Pope after 'bouncing' Vatican atmosphere
A North East priest who was in the Vatican when Pope Leo was elected has spoken of the 'excitement' of the historic occasion.
‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
About 100,000 people were gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the prayer, according to Vatican Media. The square was booming ...
Omaha native shares experience reporting in Vatican City
An Omaha native now reports in the Holy See. She's been in Rome since 2016 and has had the opportunity to cover the recent ...
Where to see the white smoke: What to know about visiting Rome for the conclave
Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.
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First American pope is a White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader
Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...
Raleigh couple witnesses historic election of first American pope during Rome vacation
In a historic decision, the Roman Catholic Cardinals have elected the first American pope, and one Raleigh couple found ...
The Secret Finances of the Vatican Economy
The Vatican, the smallest country in the world, has an economy shrouded in secrecy. Here are some little known facts that ...