Tag: St Peter’s Basilica
Official text of Pope Francis’ first speech to the world
THE following is the Vatican's official English translation of Pope Francis' speech "Urbi et Orbi" delivered in Italian from the central balcony of St....
Cardinals head to conclave to elect pope for troubled church
ROMAN Catholic cardinals prayed on Tuesday for divine help in choosing a new pope, hours before they go into a conclave to elect a pontiff who will face one of the most difficult periods in the Roman Catholic Church's history.