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Akhannouch represents King Mohammed VI at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony

Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, acted as the representative of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, during the official inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV. The event took place Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, commemorating the new pope’s ascension to the......

Pope Leo XIV commits to global peace efforts

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, made a firm commitment on May 14 to dedicate himself to peace efforts globally. He expressed the Vatican’s willingness to serve as a mediator in international conflicts, emphasizing that war is "never inevitable." Having been......

Sergio Rodríguez López-Ros on the Election of León XIV and His Likely Visit to Spain

In a remarkable turn of events that captured the attention of millions around the world, the recent election of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV took the global Catholic community by surprise. While the media and religious analysts speculated on prominent candidates like Cardinal Pietro Parolin......

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and renewal in the face of modern challenges

Pope Leo XIV held a significant meeting with the cardinals who elected him as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. In a private gathering, he articulated the rationale behind his choice of the name Leo XIV, emphasizing the contemporary Church's need to confront challenges akin to a new industrial......

Robert Francis Prevost becomes pope Leo XIV: A new chapter for the Catholic Church

On May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Adopting the papal name Leo XIV, Prevost now steps into one of the most scrutinized and revered roles in......

Conclave begins: Cardinals vote for new pope as world awaits white smoke

The conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis commenced today in Vatican City, where 133 cardinals from across the globe have gathered to determine the future leader of the 1.4 billion-member Roman Catholic Church. This pivotal event follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of......

Challenges ahead: the future of the Vatican's leadership

Pope Francis's successor will confront a myriad of challenges, ranging from the contentious role of women within the Church to the Vatican's financial struggles and the persistent clerical abuse scandal. Unity Uniting a divided Church stands as a paramount task for the new pope. Over his 12-year......

Funeral of Pope Francis: A Global Farewell

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday morning at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, where hundreds of thousands of faithful and foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, are expected to gather. Following......

Pope Francis passes away at 88, marking a significant chapter in the Vatican's history

Pope Francis has died, as confirmed by the Vatican in a video announcement. The pontiff, who was elected in 2013 following the resignation of Benedict XVI, was 88 years old. Despite his diminishing health, Pope Francis made a final public appearance at St. Peter's Square to celebrate Easter. His......