ReportingPope Leo Reinstates Bonus To Vatican Workers That Francis NixedPope Leo has returned to the tradition of awarding bonuses to Vatican employees for their work in the weeks following the death of a pope. The tradition of a “conclave bonus” was halted by Pope Francis in 2013, who…Independent Journal ReviewJul 1, 2026💬Share
ReportingHere’s What We Know About First American PopeThe Papal conclave has elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Here’s what we know about him so far. After just two votes, the College of Cardinals elected Prevost, who has taken the…Independent Journal ReviewJul 1, 2026💬Share
ReportingConclave Elects First American Cardinal PopeHistory was made Thursday as the first American was elected pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. The new pontiff welcomed a massive crowd from the balcony above St. Peter’s Square, NBC News…Independent Journal ReviewMay 8, 2025💬Share
