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A cardinal's biretta rests on an empty chair.

Former Vatican librarian, a friend of Pope Francis, dies at 91

Dec 10, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Cardinal Jorge Maria Mejìa, a former prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library and a longtime friend of Pope Francis, died... Read more

Pope Francis administers last rites to Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy during his funeral Mass on June 5, 2014.

Late cardinal of India remembered for his serenity in suffering

Jun 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

During the funeral Mass for Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy, who passed away Monday, fellow cardinals gathered to commemorate his life of... Read more

Seminarians David Irwin (L) and John Waters pray in the chapel of the Venerable English College in Rome, Feb 24 2014.

Seminarians recount joy of serving papal Mass for new cardinals

Feb 24, 2014

Two young men from England studying for the priesthood in Rome consider themselves blessed to have served at Sunday’s papal... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a new cardinal at the Feb. 22 consistory, February 22, 2014.

'The Church needs your courage,' Pope tells new cardinals

Feb 22, 2014

During the Saturday morning consistory at which Pope Francis created 19 new Cardinals, he urged the prelates gathered in St.... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi

Council of cardinals begin third set of reform meetings

Feb 17, 2014

By Elise Harris

Meeting for the third time since its institution, the Council of Eight has reconvened in Rome to address the economic... Read more

Consistory of cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 4, 2012.

Pope Francis to cardinals: new roles are not a 'promotion'

Jan 13, 2014

By Elise Harris

In a letter addressed to the 19 men who will be made cardinals during a February consistory, Pope Francis said... Read more

Archbishop Loris Capovilla, personnel secretary of Pope John XXIII, in a recent photo in 2013.

At 98, previous secretary of John XXIII among new cardinals

Jan 13, 2014

By Elise Harris

Loris Francesco Capovilla, among the 19 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis, is not only one of the longest-serving archbishops... Read more

The Vatican's Sistine Chapel is prepared in advance of the conclave March 10, 2013.

Before Pope's election, conclave warned of Europe's waning faith

Aug 8, 2013

When Cardinal Prospero Grech delivered a meditation to the cardinal-electors at the beginning of the 2013 conclave, he emphasized the... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica during the consistory of cardinals Nov. 24, 2012.

Pope gives new cardinals their Curia positions

Jan 31, 2013

The newest cardinals in the Church received their secondary assignments today from Pope Benedict XVI, indicating how he best thinks... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica during the consistory of cardinals on Nov. 24, 2012.

Pope names holiness, unity and peace as cardinals' mission

Nov 27, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI met with six new cardinals and their families, just two days after they made their vows, and... Read more

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Pope mourns death of Brazilian cardinal

Jul 11, 2012

Pope Benedict grieved with Brazil's Catholics over the death of Cardinal Eugenio de Araujo Sales, who died on July 9... Read more

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