Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 21:00 EAT Thursday 08 May 2025 A step-by-step journey through the sacred rites and centuries-old traditions inside the Sistine Chapel, from the moment of election to the first blessing of the new Pope. What really happens behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel in the final moments of…
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No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Marks Unsuccessful First Day of Conclave
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 22:30 EAT Wednesday 07 May 2025 Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 21:00, signaling that no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave. This followed the traditional closing of the chapel doors with the Latin phrase “Extra omnes” — “Everyone out.” The conclave…
The 6 Greatest Popes of All Time
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 15:33 EAT Sunday 27 May 2025 The greatest popes didn’t just shape the Church — they changed the course of history. It may surprise you to learn that being pope is no easy job. This 2,000-year-old line of leaders of the worldwide Catholic Church may be considered infallible when…
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