Vatican

New pope-elect: who is Leo XIV, the new American pope at the Vatican?

While Pope Francis passed away a few weeks ago, since May 7, 2025 a brand new conclave has been taking place, set to name the next pontiff, within the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. And this pope has just been elected on May 8! Who is he? We tell you all about him!

Death of Pope Francis: who is Kevin Farrell, the current Camerlingue who manages the Vatican in interim?

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, 2025, 77-year-old Irish Cardinal Kevin Farrell is acting as interim camerling at the Vatican, pending the election of a new pontiff. Who is Kevin Farrell? A look back at the life and career of the Vatican's hottest personality at the moment.

Pope Francis' death: who are the Conclave favourites?

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the conclave will elect a new pope. Who are the cardinals already being considered for the Holy See? We tell you all about them!

Death of Pope Francis: how does the election of a pope take place?

With the news of Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025, the Sortiraparis editorial team wondered what it's like to elect a pope. Prayer, isolation, secret ballots and white smoke... We explain everything!

Pope Francis dies at the Vatican, aged 88

Pope Francis, an emblematic and charismatic figure of the Catholic Church, left us on April 21, 2025 March 2025 at the age of 88. A look back at the life and career of this pontiff, who left his mark on history through his commitment to the most disadvantaged and his openness to interreligious dialogue.

Confinement: visit the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel from the comfort of your home

Visiting the Vatican? It is possible even though you are confined, online. Since 2010, the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Room and the Profane Museum can be visited in 3D along with very clear explanations. If it does not replace a tour in Rome, these virtual tours allow us to improve our knowledge from the comfort of our sofas.