King Charles III broke a centuries-old tradition with Pope Leo XIV Last Thursday (October 23), King Charles III made history by being the first royal to break a centuries-old tradition with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel. It was the first time that a UK monarch and the Pope prayed together in approximately 500 […]
3 months ago
Carlo Acutis was beautified five years ago The first millennial saint has been made. Announced by Pope Leo XIV, the late Carlo Acutis has been canonised this morning almost two decades since passing away from leukaemia aged just 15. Acutis, whose body has been preserved for the last 19 years, was initially set to be […]
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Carlo Acutis was beautified five years ago The first millennial saint is due to finally be canonised on September 7, 2025. Announced by Pope Leo XIV, it’ll see the late Carlo Acutis get his saintly dues almost two decades since passing away from leukaemia aged just 15. Acutis, whose body has been preserved for the […]
5 months ago
Carlo Acutis was beautified five years ago The delayed canonisation of the first millennial saint will finally go ahead on September 7, 2025. Announced by Pope Leo XIV, it’ll see the late Carlo Acutis get his saintly dues almost two decades since passing away from leukaemia aged just 15. Seven other sainthoods are being handed […]
7 months ago
The gaffe was made live-on-air News anchors at CBS News in the US have been slammed after claiming that cardinals are ‘rawdogging’ the conclave. CBS co-host Tony Dokoupil was discussing the rules of the conclave with the outlet’s papal contributor John Allen. During the conclave, cardinals are not allowed to use their mobile phones. “Most of […]
9 months ago
Pope Benedict was one of the oldest popes ever elected Former Pope Benedict XVI has died aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. Benedict passed away at his Vatican residence, the Mater Ecclesiae monastery, where he had spent his final years. He led the Catholic Church for less than […]
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