News

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 ...
Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates
Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
Who is in the College of Cardinals? Meet Ohio native choosing successor to Pope Francis
An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...
Cardinal Dolan plays ‘hooky’ from Vatican chats long enough to lead NYC Mass for Pope Francis
Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Tuesday played “hooky” from discussions about the next pontiff at the Vatican to remain home long enough to lead a remembrance Mass for Pope Francis at St.
Religion News Service on MSN1d
135 cardinals will elect the next pope. Francis picked 108 of them.
And according to an analysis by Religion News Service, as of April 21, of the 135 members of the College of Cardinals ...
The Christian Post on MSN13h
5 things to know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, man leading Vatican until a new pope is elected
Here are five interesting facts about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber who will organize a ...
The Tablet1d
A Vision For a Globalized College of Cardinals
Find out how Pope Francis has made history by elevating cardinals from non-traditional regions to the College of Cardinals.