news Who Will Succeed Pope Francis? The Top Five Candidates to Lead the Catholic Church Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at 88, leaving the Catholic Church to choose his successor. As the conclave looms, Cardinals Tagle, Parolin, Turkson, Erdő, and Zuppi emerge as top candidates to lead 1.4 billion Catholics. Who will shape the Church’s future? By Robert Cain 22 Apr 2025
news Oscars Shake Things Up: No Watching, No Voting, and More Surprises for 2026 Starting with the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026, voters will need to prove they’ve watched every single nominated film in a category before they can cast their ballot. By Robert Cain 21 Apr 2025
The Symbolism of Pope Francis' Death on Easter Monday for Catholics and Timeline of His Final Days The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, marks a profound moment for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Occurring on a day steeped in the joy of Christ’s Resurrection, his passing carries deep symbolic weight. By Maria Lavrovova 21 Apr 2025
news Pope Francis: A Life of Humility and Reform The first Jesuit and South American pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, led the Catholic Church with a vision of compassion and inclusion until his passing on April 21, 2025. By Robert Cain 21 Apr 2025