In light of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Catholic authorities are preparing the much-anticipated process to decide upon his successor. However, many people are wondering about a more burning question — how was the late pontiff embalmed? This was a crucial issue given that the body of the religious figure — who died at … Read more
Going in for the kill. “SNL” star Bowen Yang jokingly called Vice President JD Vance a “pope killer” on Thursday’s episode of “The View,” sending Whoopi Goldberg and her fellow co-hosts into fits of laughter. Yang, 34, appeared on the daytime show to promote his new movie, “The Wedding Banquet.” The comedian’s remark about Vance, … Read more
The world’s eyes are on “Conclave.” That includes both the secretive process to pick a new pope, which will begin sometime between May 5 and 10, following the death of Pope Francis, and the Oscar-winning movie about the centuries-old Catholic ritual starring Ralph Fiennes. Viewership of the 2024 film, which was nominated for Best Picture … Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to travel to a remote Scottish island for their 14th wedding anniversary next week, The Post can confirm. The Prince and Princess of Wales, who tied the knot in a lavish wedding at Westminster Abbey in 2011, are looking to embrace the simple life with an overnight trip … Read more
Is it the end of the world as we know it? The “Prophecy of the Popes,” a 900-year-old prescient manuscript, is believed by some to predict the next pontiff — and the end of the world. Pope Francis died following a stroke on Monday morning, which led to a coma and ultimately “irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse,’’ … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. With the news that Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday following double pneumonia and a stroke, Catholics worldwide are mourning while also looking ahead to the future … Read more