2025 Conclave
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‘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
Bishop Barron offers overview of ‘papabile’ field
One of America’s best-known prelates shared what he believes to be the qualities of some of the cardinals being mentioned... Read more
Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on who will be the next pope
The conclave has attracted global interest from Catholics and non-Catholics alike — along with tens of millions of dollars’ worth... 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
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
Papal tailor has next pope’s cassock ‘almost ready’ in 3 different sizes
It’s a busy time at Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in... Read more
The Sistine Chapel: Renaissance gem dazzles clergy and laypeople alike
The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once... Read more
Bishop Barron: Next pope should be ‘a believer in Jesus’ before anything else
Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, spoke to EWTN News Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn on May 5 in Rome. Read more
MAP: Key Vatican locations to know about as the conclave begins
On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for... Read more
Middle Eastern Christians speak: What they want from the next pope
Here is what some Middle Eastern Christians say they are seeking from the next bishop of Rome. Read more
FOCUS founder calls for evangelism amid upcoming conclave: ‘The world is looking to us’
In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth” from St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Curtis Martin spoke on the current... Read more
How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore... Read more
Cardinal Arinze: ‘We want a pope who is full of fire for the kingdom of Christ’
In an interview with EWTN earlier this year, 92-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze reflected on the qualities needed in the next... Read more
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