Several cardinals chose to celebrate Mass at their titular churches May 4, the last Sunday before they enter the Sistine Chapel to begin voting for a new pope.
Papal Transition
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Cardinal Erdö, 72, celebrated Mass at his church of Santa Maria Nuova, also known as the Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana, in the Roman Forum.
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South Korean cardinal has supported life, happiness of world’s priests
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — As prefect of the Vatican office tasked with overseeing and supporting the world’s priests and permanent deacons, Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik has brought his unique experience …
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(OSV News) — Thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square, waiting for the sign that a new pope has been elected. All watch as the dark wisps of smoke ascending from …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is a popular speaker who is comfortable in several languages, has traveled extensively and is known for his focus on evangelization and …
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“His pontificate was a light for all of us,” said Sister Mary T. Barron, superior of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles and president of the International Union …
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Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez of El Salvador described a calm and fraternal atmosphere among the cardinals — one marked not by tension, but by prayer and unity of purpose.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While no one expects cardinals to vote as geographical blocs for a new pope, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, president of the African bishops’ council, and the …
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(OSV News) — Few events on the world stage create more attention than a papal election. People everywhere, Catholic and non-Catholic, are riveted by the news as they watch the …
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Creation, Last Judgment, stoves: Workers ready Sistine Chapel for conclave
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenSistine Chapel preps for the conclave, which is set to begin May 7.
