Umberto Bacchi

Brussels

Correspondent at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Correspondent @AFP in Brussels. Previously Johannesburg & Tbilisi.

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Articles

'An American'? Amazement, Elation As Faithful Meet New US Pope

6 days ago | barrons.com | Alexandria Sage |Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi

Many of the thousands who surged into St Peter's Square, their eyes fixed on the balcony of the famous basilica as they clutched rosaries or waved flags, were not expecting this: the first US pope. The Chicago-born Robert Prevost who appeared at the balcony as Leo XIV seemed shy, modest and conciliatory, a tone that appeared to quickly endear him to the crowd awaiting his words. Among them was Gabrielle Estrada from Texas, who admitted she was floored. "This is history, I have no words.
O que se sabe do conclave

2 weeks ago | opovo.com.br | Umberto Bacchi

Cardeais de todo o mundo se reunirão a partir de 7 de maio sob os afrescos de Michelangelo na Capela Sistina para escolher o novo líder da Igreja Católica após a morte do papa Francisco. É uma reunião que remonta à Idade Média, quando a ideia de escolher um soberano era uma ideia revolucionária. É + que streaming. É arte, cultura e história.
Conclave 2025: datas, votação, sigilo e tudo o que se sabe sobre a eleição do novo Papa

2 weeks ago | revistaforum.com.br | Umberto Bacchi

Cardeais de todo o mundo se reunirão sob os afrescos de Michelangelo na Capela Sistina, no dia 7 de maio, para eleger um novo líder da Igreja Católica após a morte do Papa Francisco. Remontando à Idade Média — quando a ideia de soberanos eleitos era bastante revolucionária — a reunião, conhecida como conclave, possui um ar de mistério, já que todos os participantes juram segredo perpétuo.
What We Know Ahead Of Conclave To Elect New Pope

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Umberto Bacchi |Agnes Pedrero

Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis's death. Dating back to the Middle Ages -- when the idea of sovereigns being elected was somewhat revolutionary -- the gathering, known as a conclave, has an air of mystery about it, as all participants are sworn to secrecy for life.
O que se sabe do conclave

2 weeks ago | em.com.br | Umberto Bacchi

Cardeais de todo o mundo se reunirão a partir de 7 de maio sob os afrescos de Michelangelo na Capela Sistina para escolher o novo líder da Igreja Católica após a morte do papa Francisco. É uma reunião que remonta à Idade Média, quando a ideia de escolher um soberano era uma ideia revolucionária. Ao mesmo tempo, está carregada de muito misticismo, porque seus participantes juram guardar segredo pela vida inteira.
The faithful fill Vatican and Rome streets to witness historic funeral

2 weeks ago | kdhnews.com | Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi |Alexandria Sage AFP

By Javier TOVAR, Umberto BACCHI, Alexandria SAGE AFP Catholic faithful and admirers of Pope Francis flooded St Peter's Square and the streets of Rome on Saturday in full force to give the pontiff an emotional send-off with a human touch. People came from around the globe to witness the funeral outside St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Others lined the streets as Francis's casket was driven through Rome to its final resting place.
The faithful fill Vatican and Rome streets to witness historic funeral

2 weeks ago | newportplaintalk.com | Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi |Alexandria Sage AFP

Catholic faithful and admirers of Pope Francis flooded St Peter's Square and the streets of Rome on Saturday in full force to give the pontiff an emotional send-off with a human touch. People came from around the globe to witness the funeral outside St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Others lined the streets as Francis's casket was driven through Rome to its final resting place.
The faithful fill Vatican and Rome streets to witness historic funeral

2 weeks ago | djournal.com | Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi |Alexandria Sage AFP

Catholic faithful and admirers of Pope Francis flooded St Peter's Square and the streets of Rome on Saturday in full force to give the pontiff an emotional send-off with a human touch. People came from around the globe to witness the funeral outside St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Others lined the streets as Francis's casket was driven through Rome to its final resting place.
Up at dawn for front-row seat to history at Francis's funeral

2 weeks ago | thecouriertimes.com | Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi |Alexandria Sage AFP

Catholic faithful poured into St Peter's Square from all corners of the globe on Saturday, determined to honour Pope Francis after waking up at dawn or spending the night in sleeping bags. Within an hour of the opening of the square, the empty chairs for the public were already filled by those anxious for a front-row seat to history.
Up at dawn for front-row seat to history at Francis's funeral

2 weeks ago | citizentribune.com | Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi |Alexandria Sage AFP

Catholic faithful poured into St Peter's Square from all corners of the globe on Saturday, determined to honour Pope Francis after waking up at dawn or spending the night in sleeping bags. Within an hour of the opening of the square, the empty chairs for the public were already filled by those anxious for a front-row seat to history.