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Pope Francis, Conclave and Catholic Cardinals

PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope College of Cardinals’ Meeting Week 2

Canadian Cardinal Francis Leo is approached by reporters as he arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu is approached by reporters as he arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting,

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Catholic Cardinals Meet to Discuss Date of Conclave for New Pope

The world's Catholic cardinals met on Monday for the first time after the funeral of Pope Francis to discuss a possible date to enter a secret conclave and elect the next leader of the global Church.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope to succeed Francis

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he would not take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope, as thoughts turned to who will succeed Pope Francis who died last week.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope will begin on May 7: Live updates

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21.

Yahoo · 1d

What we know ahead of conclave to elect new pope

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,

KameraOne Global on MSN · 9h

Conclave to elect new pope will begin May 7 in Sistine Chapel

The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will begin in the Sistine Chapel on May 7. Some 135 cardinals from around the world will gather for the closed-door election.

America Magazine14h

Cardinals approve electors for conclave, thank Becciu for not participating

All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting ...

Religion News Service15h

Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

Asian News International on MSN17h

College of Cardinals recognises all cardinals have right to vote in Conclave

The College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave, ...

Catholic Philly14h

Conclave Might Be Brief, Next Pope Must Be Open to All, Some Cardinals Say

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

Catholic Standard15h

Here are 11 cardinals with American ties who will cast votes for the next pope

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

National Catholic Register12h

College of Cardinals Ask for Prayers Ahead of May 7 Conclave

As the conclave approaches, the cardinals have emphasized that this is a time of grace and discernment for the Church.

The College of Cardinals, Explained

At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...

Religion News Service on MSN1d

In a conclave of strangers, cardinals are starting to get to know one another

Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...

Global News - Inquirer.net on MSN1h

Cardinals thank Becciu for skipping conclave, appeal ongoing

Catholic cardinals acknowledged Wednesday the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal ...

America Magazine1d

Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

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