lmiles+FollowWhen a Pope’s Embalming Went Horribly WrongDid you know Pope Pius XII’s funeral in 1958 turned into a total disaster? His doc tried a new embalming method (no organ removal, just oils and cellophane), but the heat sped up decomposition—his body literally exploded after a few days! Mourners were horrified, and the smell made the Swiss Guard faint. After that, the Vatican changed their preservation game for good. Wild, right? #History #Vatican #FuneralFacts #DidYouKnow #TrueStory #Culture383440Share
Michael Butler+FollowVatican’s Money Woes: What’s Next?The Vatican’s facing a major cash crunch—donations are way down, museum ticket sales aren’t enough, and their massive real estate portfolio isn’t pulling its weight. Turns out, a lot of the money from Peter’s Pence (that special church collection) has been covering budget gaps, not just charity. Now, Pope Leo XIV has to figure out how to get more people to donate and maybe even sell off some prime Vatican properties. Would you chip in to help the Holy See? #Vatican #MoneyMatters #PopeLeoXIV #Culture48Share
otaylor+FollowVatican’s Money Woes: Where’s the Cash?The Vatican’s got a serious cash crunch—donations are down, real estate is underperforming, and even the Vatican bank is holding back. Most of their properties aren’t making money, and scandals haven’t helped. Pope Leo XIV needs to find new ways to bring in funds, maybe by selling off some prime real estate or getting creative with fundraising. Imagine being in charge of the world’s smallest country and still having to pass the collection basket! #Vatican #MoneyMatters #ChurchFinance #Culture2841Share
lmiles+FollowAnother Woman Just Scored a Top Vatican JobBig news out of the Vatican: Sr. Tiziana Merletti, a canon law whiz and Franciscan Sister of the Poor, just got tapped by Pope Leo XIV to be secretary of a major Vatican department. That’s two women in a row running the show at the Dicastery for Consecrated Life! The Church is definitely leveling up on women in leadership. Sr. Tiziana’s got the legal chops and global experience to shake things up—can’t wait to see what she does next! #Vatican #WomenInLeadership #CatholicChurch #Culture1586Share
otaylor+FollowUK Leaders at Historic Pope InaugurationBig moment at the Vatican this weekend! David Lammy and Angela Rayner are heading to Rome for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever North American Pope. They’ll be joining the Duke of Edinburgh, who’s repping the King. Pope Leo (formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago) was elected super quickly—just over 24 hours after the conclave started. Major history in the making! #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #History #UKPolitics #CatholicChurch #Culture211Share
Teresa Graham+FollowPopemobile Parade & History in the MakingPope Leo XIV just kicked off his reign with a seriously epic mix of old-school ritual and modern spectacle. The first-ever American pope rolled through St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile, waving to a crowd packed with presidents, celebs, and a sea of fans. After the parade? A deep dive into tradition—prayers at St. Peter’s tomb, ancient symbols like the fisherman’s ring, and a global call for peace. All eyes are on how this Chicago-born pope will lead next! #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #Popemobile #History #CatholicChurch #Culture30Share
Michael Butler+FollowPope’s Brother Spills on Vatican VisitPope Leo XIV’s brother just got back from the ultimate family reunion—at the Vatican! John Prevost says he’s super proud of his brother and totally believes he was meant to lead the Catholic Church. Imagine having your sibling as the pope! Would you visit the Vatican if your brother was in charge? #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #FamilyGoals #CatholicChurch #Culture27760Share
Michelle Jackson+FollowPope Leo Moves Into the Palace!Big change at the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV is breaking tradition by moving back into the fancy Apostolic Palace after years of popes living elsewhere! Unlike Pope Francis, who preferred the low-key Vatican hotel, Leo’s set to enjoy those historic, 10-room digs overlooking St. Peter’s Square. Security’s easier, and let’s be real—who wouldn’t want a private library and chapel? Renovations are underway, so he’ll move in after his inaugural Mass. The palace hasn’t had a full-time resident since 2013! #Vatican #PopeLeoXIV #ApostolicPalace #CatholicChurch #History #Culture42373Share
kimberly31+FollowNew Pope Sets Bold Tone on Family & PeacePope Leo XIV just made his first big statement as the new (and first American!) pope, doubling down on the Catholic Church’s traditional stance: family means a man and a woman. He’s also all about peace—calling for less weapon-making and more thoughtful words. But here’s the twist: while he’s holding firm on marriage, he’s still echoing Pope Francis’ call for a more welcoming church. Big moves for day one! #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #CatholicChurch #FamilyValues #Peace #Culture50Share
Teresa Graham+FollowPope Leo’s Bold First MovesPope Leo XIV just made his debut as the first American pope, and he’s not shying away from hot topics. He doubled down on the Church’s definition of family as a union between a man and a woman, and stood firm on protecting both the unborn and the elderly. But he’s also calling for more global peace talks and interfaith dialogue. While he’s respected for listening to women in leadership, don’t expect big changes on women priests just yet. Big start for the new pope! #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #CatholicChurch #FaithNews #GlobalPeace #Culture13013Share
