WorldAll eyes on Vatican chimney as world awaits new popeAFPMarch 13, 2013March 13, 2013 by AFPMarch 13, 2013March 13, 2013 Vatican City: Cardinals prepared for a second day of conclave behind the Vatican’s walls to elect a pope on Wednesday, with all eyes on a...
WorldSuspense in St Peter’s as thousands watch conclaveAFPMarch 13, 2013 by AFPMarch 13, 2013 Vatican City: Catholic pilgrims cried out as the first smoke to appear from the Sistine Chapel chimney turned black on Tuesday — meaning no...
WorldClergy abuse victims try to sway pope voteAFPMarch 12, 2013 by AFPMarch 12, 2013 Washington: As cardinals prepare for the conclave to elect the next pope, the victims of sex abuse by clergymen are trying to ensure the vote...
WorldVatican readies for conclave to elect new popeAFPMarch 9, 2013 by AFPMarch 9, 2013 Vatican City: The Vatican on Saturday installed a special chimney on the Sistine Chapel from which white smoke will signal the election of a new...
WorldAdopt a cardinal or place your bets for papal conclaveAFPMarch 9, 2013March 9, 2013 by AFPMarch 9, 2013March 9, 2013 Vatican City: As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a pope, some irreverent souls are betting on the outcome while more religious-minded ones are “adopting”...