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Who are the Middle Eastern cardinals participating in the conclave?
This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader representation from the global... Read more
White or black: How the conclave smoke gets made
Where does the smoke come from and how are the two colors — black and white — produced? Read more
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
Prioritize children’s schooling over gold mining, Angolan bishop says
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto warned that prioritizing gold mining over “children’s schooling” has far-reaching consequences for his country’s future. 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
Convention of Catholic scientists looks at human origins, Eucharistic miracles, and more
The 2025 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 6–8 at The Catholic University of America... 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
New Jersey bishop says diocese will drop fight against state’s grand jury abuse probe
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, said it will drop its fight against the state’s efforts to empanel a grand... 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
International theologians to gather at Franciscan University to tackle ‘issues of our times’
Theologians from around the world will gather at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, this summer for the fifth annual Truth... 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
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
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
