The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/st-peters-basilica/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:55:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png St. Peter's Basilica | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/st-peters-basilica/ 32 32 First-ever US pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as pontiff, becoming Leo XIV https://www.timesofisrael.com/first-ever-us-pope-cardinal-robert-prevost-elected-as-pontiff-becoming-leo-xiv/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:34:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544908 'Peace by with you,' new Catholic Church head tells crowds outside St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after white smoke signaled successor to Pope Francis was picked on day 2 of vote

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]]> Conclave to ponder whether to continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy, or change course https://www.timesofisrael.com/conclave-to-ponder-whether-to-continue-pope-francis-radical-legacy-or-change-course/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536010 Late Church leader appointed cardinals from broad range of backgrounds, many of whom are unknown to each other; unclear if any has clear 'packet' of votes to become next pontiff

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]]> Public now can see Benedict’s tomb at St. Peter’s Basilica https://www.timesofisrael.com/public-now-can-see-benedicts-tomb-at-st-peters-basilica/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:44:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2919799 Remains of pope emeritus sealed inside three nested coffins of cypress, zinc, and oak, then lowered into tomb formerly occupied by his predecessor, St. John Paul II

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]]> In Christmas address, pope blasts materialism, excess https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-christmas-address-pope-blasts-materialism-excess/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 02:24:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1309169 Francis laments 'culture of indifference,' calls for cultivating a simple life with 'a strong sense of justice'

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]]> Pope opens Vatican Holy Door to start Holy Year https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-opens-vatican-holy-door-to-start-holy-year/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 13:04:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1298691 Francis calls to 'put mercy before judgment,' kicking off 12-month jubilee emphasizing leitmotif of papacy

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]]> Pope wishes for Christmas hope and peace in Israel, Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-wishes-for-christmas-hope-and-peace-in-israel-mideast/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:04:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1111568 Pontiff references Israeli-Palestinian conflict in somber address from Vatican

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]]> Pope’s Christmas wish: Israeli-Palestinian peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/popes-christmas-wish-israeli-palestinian-peace/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 13:52:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=800950 Roman Catholic leader prays for Jesus to bless the Holy Land and bring peace to the region

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]]> Catholic church chooses new pope https://www.timesofisrael.com/catholic-church-chooses-new-pope-2/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:22:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=412556 Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, first non-European pontiff, elected leader of world's 1.2 billion Catholics

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]]> Vatican cardinals begin conclave to select new pope https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-cardinals-begin-conclave-to-select-new-pope/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:26:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=410330 Successor to Benedict XVI could be selected by 8 p.m.

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]]> Pope explains he’s resigning for ‘good of the Church’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-explains-hes-resigning-for-good-of-the-church/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:22:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=372934 In warmly received address, Benedict XVI tells thousands of faithful that 'these days haven't been easy for me'

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]]> At Christmas Eve Mass, pope urges space for God https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-christmas-eve-mass-pope-urges-space-for-god/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:04:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=322692 Pontiff prays for peace among Israelis and Palestinians

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