Were a conclave to begin today, there would be 94 cardinal-electors created by Pope Francis, 27 created by Benedict XVI,... Read more
An anonymous cardinal offers seven suggested tasks for the next successor of St. Peter. Read more
While not exactly a dress rehearsal for an upcoming conclave, the Synod on Synodality provides a setting for numerous cardinals... Read more
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA... Read more
The pope shared a guiding image for the College of Cardinals: that of “a symphony orchestra, representing the harmony and... Read more
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s consistory. Read more
Episcopal mottos are selected when a Catholic priest is consecrated as a bishop and are traditionally found at the base... Read more
Pope Francis has appointed the overwhelming majority of cardinals who will choose his successor. Read more
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, two of whom have deep ties to the Church in the United States. Read more
A roundup of tributes from members of the College of Cardinals from the United States to the late pope. Read more
We have the same mission to evangelize the world as did the apostles 2,000 years ago, a fact that should... Read more
The cardinals of the Catholic Church have been called to Rome for an extraordinary consistory. It is the first of... Read more
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is the United States' newest cardinal. Read more
Pope Francis joined 19 of the Church’s 20 newly installed cardinals Saturday in a visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI... Read more
The bishop of San Diego shares Pope Francis' passion for the plight of migrants, the homeless, and the environment. Read more
On Aug. 27, Pope Francis will create 20 new cardinals, bringing the total number in the college to 229. Read more
There will be 16 cardinals under the age of 80 elevated at the next consistory, to be held Aug. 27. Read more
Francis' appointees now constitute 63% of the cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave. Read more
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27. Read more
The new Vatican constitution comes into force on June 5. Read more