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American bishops overjoyed at election of Pope Francis
Bishops across America voiced joy and gratitude over Pope Francis accepting his election as Bishop of Rome and Vicar of... Read more
New Pope lived simple life in Argentina
Pope Francis lives very simply, brings a pastoral approach to his ministry, and is a man of prayer, according to... Read more
Pope Francis to have busy schedule in coming days
The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' schedule for the coming days, which will begin with Mass on Thursday, March 14... 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
Archbishops Aquila, Chaput welcome Pope Francis
American archbishops Samuel J. Aquila and Charles J. Chaput voiced gratitude to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, for accepting... Read more
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. Read more
White smoke from Vatican chimney, new Pope to be announced
White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a... 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
Vatican details how new smoke signals are produced
Varying chemical compounds have replaced wet straw and pitch to produce the Vatican smoke signal that is used to communicate... 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
Cardinals will begin conclave with songs, prayers and oaths
The doors of the Sistine Chapel will be closed this evening with the declaration “extra omnes” – everyone out, beginning... Read more
Cardinal Sodano prays for Pope generous in charity
The dean of the College of Cardinals celebrated Mass this morning and prayed for a new Pope that will embrace... Read more
Thousands sign up for Pope election text message
Over 35,000 people have signed up for PopeAlarm.com, a service of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students that sends out... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet urges forgiveness ahead of conclave
In a homily at his Roman parish on Sunday, Cardinal Marc Ouellet encouraged forgiveness and reconciliation, especially through the sacrament... Read more
Florists, bus drivers and technicians take oath
This evening 90 people who will assist the Conclave in various capacities took an oath of secrecy not to divulge... 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
