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Religion News Service on MSN18h
In a conclave of strangers, cardinals are starting to get to know one another
In a College of Cardinals that is the most geographically diverse in centuries, name tags help, said cardinals gathering to ...
America Magazine1d
How the College of Cardinals chose the date for the next conclave
The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...
Catholic News Agency18h
Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an ...
Religion News Service9h
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 ...
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu pulls out of conclave to elect new pope. What to know about his embezzlement sentence.
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud in 2023, said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope.
National Catholic Reporter9h
Conclave roundup: Cardinal selfies, name tags and talk of Pope Francis as a 'dictator'
Two of the eligible cardinal electors have informed the Holy See that they will not be able to participate in the conclave ...
Disgraced cardinal formally withdraws from participation in conclave
Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...