WorldFor the first time in history, an American has been elected Pope - Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago now takes over the Vatican.
The Vatican
Swedish cardinal Arborelius on papal rumors: “Highly unlikely”
SwedenAnders Arborelius' name is said to be "coming up in conversations about possible successors" to Francis - but he himself does not think there will be a Nordic pope.
Pope Francis has passed away
World"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church", the Vatican announced.
Vatican to bless same-sex couples
WorldThose seeking a blessing should not be subjected to an "exhausting moral analysis", the church's leadership declares.
Pope ready to bless homosexual couples
World“The Church's life flows through many channels, beyond the normative”, Pope Francis says.