Scientists Predicted the Pope Before the Smoke – Here’s How They Did It
In an intriguing fusion of faith and data, scientists used network science to correctly ‘guess’ the next Pope – days before the white smoke rose over Vatican City. Chicago-born Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, emerged as the frontrunner in a study mapping hidden power dynamics and influence among the cardinals. Dubbed the Latin Yankee, […]
Vatican Archives May Hold Secrets to UFOs and Extraterrestrial Encounters
Some scientists and UFO researchers believe the Vatican’s vast archives may contain historical evidence of unexplained phenomena and possible alien encounters. Interest in these hidden records surged after claims that the Vatican helped the U.S. cover up a 1930s UFO crash in Italy. Scholars point to centuries-old accounts of mysterious orbs, flying houses, and nun […]
Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know About His Life and Views
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is stirring a lighthearted Chicago sports rivalry after Wrigley Field claimed he’s a Cubs fan – despite his brother insisting he’s loyal to the White Sox. The new Pope, Robert Prevost, grew up in Dolton on the city’s South Side, where his family’s sports loyalties were split between […]
Black Smoke Rises Again: Vatican Waits as Cardinals Remain Divided
Black smoke rose for the second time from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that cardinals have not yet agreed on a successor to Pope Francis. The secretive papal conclave continues into its second day, with up to four votes held daily until a two-thirds majority is reached. Crowds are gathering in St. Peter’s […]
Who Will Lead the Church? Cardinals Begin Secret Vote for New Pope
Cardinals from around the globe have gathered in Rome as the secretive conclave to elect the next pope begins today. Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are seen as frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis. The process starts with a solemn mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by the cardinals’ procession to […]