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Pope Leo XIV talks to US Vice President JD Vance (L) after a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St Peter's basilica in The Vatican on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Vance, Rubio Greet Pope Leo XIV In Vatican City Following His Inaugural Mass

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have attended Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass in the Vatican City.

Cardinals attend a mass at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican, on April 28, 2025. Catholic cardinals meeting on April 28, 2025, have set May 7 as the starting date for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, the Vatican spokesman said. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Vatican Sets May 7 Date For Conclave To Elect New Pope

On Monday, Catholic Cardinals announced that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will commence on May 7th, postponing the start of voting by two days to allow for extended discussions regarding the merits of potential candidates.

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 09: US cardinal Roger Mahony arrives for a synod meeting as cardinals prepare to vote for a new pope on March 9, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Cardinals are set to enter the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI after he became the first pope in 600 years to resign from the role. The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

U.S. Cardinal Who Covered Up Child Sex Abuse Involved In Pope Francis’ Funeral

Disgraced U.S. Cardinal Roger Mahony—previously implicated in the cover-up of clerical child sexual abuse, a claim that was later substantiated by internal Church documents—is reportedly slated to participate in the formal sealing of Pope Francis’s casket.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Flowers are placed around a plaque commemorating a 2015 visit from Pope Francis at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the wake of the the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday at 07:35 local time and "the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father". His death comes after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Vatican: Pope Francis Dead At 88

Pope Francis, who was considered a reformer that altered the Catholic Church’s traditional views and inspired progressives, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday.

Pope Francis, seen wearing an oxygen breathing apparatus, delivers remarks during a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers on St. Peter's square in The Vatican, on April 6, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis Makes First Appearance Since Being Released From Hospital

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since being released from the hospital.