Conclave

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – One by one, placing a right hand on the Book of Gospels, staff driving, cooking, cleaning and caring for the cardinals who will elect a new …

Interview with Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Stockholm, who warned against categorizing the cardinals along political and ideological lines.

The best place to watch for the smoke is in St. Peter’s Square itself, but the Vatican will also livestream the smoke on its YouTube channel, Vatican Media Live.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. There are 135 cardinals under …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After the deaths or resignations of their predecessors, the last six popes have been elected within a fairly short period of time — between two and …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis April 21 and the election …

Whether Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who relinquished the rights associated with being a cardinal after he was forced to resign in 2020, will be able to enter the conclave to elect …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Benedictine abbot and a Capuchin cardinal will offer spiritual meditations on the needs of the Catholic Church to the cardinals preparing to elect a new …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinals already present in Rome and those who were able to get to the city after Pope Francis’ death April 21 held their first meeting at …