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Pope Francis will shake up more than Vatican schedules
All the Vatican officials will continue in their positions “until otherwise provided” while Pope Francis takes time for “reflection, prayer... Read more
Pope Francis: cardinals went to end of world to find me
Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the... Read more
Healthier cardinals means earlier smoke signals
The smoke signals that indicate whether or not a new Pope has been chosen might be earlier than in the... Read more
Three cardinals entered conclave with strong candidacies
Last night black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel smoke stack, leaving no doubt that a single cardinal was... Read more
No Pope after third round of voting
At 11:38 a.m. local time on March 13, black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, indicating that the cardinals... Read more
Businessmen join in spiritual bouquet for cardinal electors
The Catholic Business Journal is encouraging its readers, radio audience and online subscribers to join in a spiritual bouquet to... Read more
Black smoke, no Pope yet
Black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Vatican's Sistine Chapel at 7:42 p.m. local time on March 12, signaling... Read more
New Pope will have adoration before his presentation
In a change to past papal elections, the new Pope will have the chance to adore Jesus in the Eucharist... Read more
Day before conclave, no clear favorite stands out
“It’s not journalists that vote in the conclave. It’s cardinals,” Mexican Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera said on Sunday, after celebrating... Read more
Main reason for conclave date revealed
An overwhelming majority of the College of Cardinals agreed on holding the conclave March 12 because the Sistine Chapel and... Read more
Catholics worldwide mobilize support for new Pope
When the white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel to signal the next Pope’s election, Catholics in some cities can... Read more
Rome youth center to host perpetual adoration during conclave
A center for students and young people in Rome has announced that it will host 24-hour Eucharistic adoration to pray... Read more
New Pope will have to wait to move in
No one knows who the new Pope will be, but it can be said with certainty that he will be... Read more
Conclave date to be announced after 7 pm local time
The day when cardinals begin to vote for the next Pope will be announced after 7:00 p.m. local time. Read more
As conclave nears, tactics get more aggressive
The media silence of the cardinals resulted in an anonymous interview to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica in which a... Read more
Old establishment cardinals hope for quick conclave
While the cardinals created by Benedict XVI arrive in Rome and get acquainted with the pre-conclave operations, cardinals from the... Read more
Future Popes will mirror Benedict XVI, says cardinal
An Australian cardinal said that future popes are likely to follow in the footsteps of Benedict XVI. Read more
Spanish bishop says Benedict is latest in line of holy Popes
Throughout the past century, God has blessed the Church with exceptional Popes, including Benedict XVI, said Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of... Read more
Pope says Lent is spiritual battle
Pope Benedict XVI used his second to last Angelus to tell thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square that... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign from his duties as Pope on February 28th, 2013. Read more
