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National Catholic Reporter25m
Over-80 cardinals still have role to play in choosing next pope
The over-80 cardinals can be part of the preconclave meetings called general congregations. Those are daily meetings in which ...
Religion News Service1h
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 ...
Conclave to Elect Pope Francis' Successor Will Begin May 7, with Cardinals Converging to Select New Pontiff
The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope College of Cardinals’ Meeting
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP ...
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 ...
Catholic News Agency2h
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church enters the ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)1d
What to expect as the College of Cardinals prepares to elect a new pope
Saturday’s funeral and burial of Pope Francis mark the beginning of nine days of official mourning at the Vatican, with ...
From College of Cardinals to Room of Tears, the A to Z of the conclave
The demise of Pope Francis has set in motion the process of electing a new one in what is known as a conclave. This event ...
Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of informal meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates ...