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Are the cardinals forever bound to not reveal the results of the conclave balloting?
The recent history of the Catholic Church shows that the secrecy eventually breaks. Read more
No pasta carbonara or hard liquor on cardinals’ conclave menu
Nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese, an Italian doctor who specializes in nutritional science, prepared the menu for the cardinal electors who have... Read more
Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel as Thursday morning voting concludes without a pope
The plume of dark smoke indicates that the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside the chapel have not reached the required... Read more
Meet the 5 cardinal electors with the most conclave experience
Four electors — Cardinals Peter Turkson, Philippe Barbarin, Péter Erdő, and Josip Bozanić — became members of the College of... Read more
Conclave schedule: What time does the smoke appear?
Beginning Thursday, the cardinals will hold four votes each day: two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Read more
Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel as first conclave vote ends without new pope
The black smoke confirmed the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside had not reached the required two-thirds majority — at least... Read more
Why it matters what the new pope will wear when he appears on the balcony
Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the... Read more
The Room of Tears: Where new popes go right after their election
The Room of Tears is just a few feet away from the Sistine Chapel, where the monumental decision of the... Read more
‘Extra omnes:’ Cardinals closed in conclave begin the election of the new pope
Inside the Sistine Chapel, each cardinal elector stood before his assigned seat, facing the Book of the Gospels, placed on... Read more
Papal charity’s pilgrimage to Rome begins on day conclave opens
Aid to the Church in Need’s jubilee event, which focuses on the hope they seek to provide the suffering Church,... Read more
Papal names: What are the most and least popular?
When the white smoke appears and a new pope is chosen, he is asked: “By what name shall you be... Read more
In an atmosphere of renewal, 23 new Legionaries of Christ priests ordained in Rome
The ordination of 23 new Legionaries of Christ priests took place in St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica, one of... Read more
Cardinals hear call for ‘unity of the Church’ at Mass ahead of conclave
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the liturgy, underlining the need for... Read more
Cardinal Rueda: A conclave is ‘quite different’ from the election of a president
From Rome, where he is participating as a cardinal elector, the archbishop of Bogotá explained how the College of Cardinals... Read more
FULL TEXT and VIDEO: Cardinal Re’s homily for the Mass for the Election of the Supreme Pontiff
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s homily for the Mass for the election of the Supreme Pontiff. Read more
Conclave 2025: A prayer as the cardinals gather to elect the next pope
As the cardinals gather in conclave beginning today, May 7, the Church and all people of goodwill are invited to... Read more
The history behind ‘habemus papam’ and the white smoke that announces a new pope
When a new pope is elected, there are two signs that mark that historic moment: the white smoke from the... Read more
These are the challenges identified by the cardinals ahead of the conclave
Over the course of 12 general congregations before the conclave, the cardinals discussed key challenges facing the Church. Read more
9 memorable quotes from the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis
Cardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy... Read more
PHOTOS: The Sistine Chapel awaits the arrival of cardinal electors to choose the next pope
The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long... Read more
