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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.
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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 ...
‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to ...
Opinion: Watching history made — again — in Rome
Pope Leo XIV's election, praising Pope Francis and vowing to continue his work, is a historic moment for the Catholic Church ...
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 ...
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 ...
Papal conclave: All cardinals who will elect a new pope arrive in Rome
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions ...
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 ...
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff for the cardinals who will ...
Harry Styles spotted in massive crowd greeting Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Eagle-eyed fans spotted Harry Styles in the massive crowd at the Vatican greeting Pope Francis’ successor, Pope Leo XIV, on ...