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Pope appoints Nigerian priest as deputy chief of staff
The Vatican has appointed Edward Daleng, an Augustinian priest from Plateau state, as vice-regent of the Pontifical Household. Daleng, who has recently been seen accompanying Pope Leo XIV at official engagements, now occupies a role equivalent to a deputy chief of staff in the papal administration. As vice-regent of the Pontifical Household, Daleng is responsible […]
Tinubu to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome
President Bola Tinubu will travel to Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. According to a statement on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the trip is at the invitation of the Vatican, following the […]
Pope Leo’s inauguration to hold May 18
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration will take place on May 18, 2025. In a statement released Friday, the Holy See said Leo’s inauguration mass will be held in St. Peter’s Square. Detailing a week-long schedule heralding the inauguration ceremony, the statement noted that the pope would meet with cardinals, journalists, and diplomats. Citing […]
Cardinal Prevost becomes the first American Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV
The new pope is American Robert Prevost. The doors on the balcony have opened. Stick with us as we bring you all the live updates from the balcony. A papal tapestry is unfurled and draped over the edge of the balcony as cardinals gather on the left and right sides of the balcony, looking out […]
JUST IN: New pope elected
Anew pontiff has emerged following rounds of election by cardinals. This was announced by the white smoke pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday. The White smoke signals the cardinals have elected a new pontiff, who polled two-thirds majority of votes. The election of the 267th Pope which commenced on Wednesday featured 133 […]
FULL TEXT: Vatican releases Pope Francis’ final wishes
The Vatican has released the final wishes of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, who died Monday morning. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the 88-year-old detailed his burial procedure, location, and gave his final prayers in the text, which was written in 2022. Find the full text below. TESTAMENT OF […]