Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with…
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Where and when to watch for white smoke
byBy OSV News The conclave is set to begin May 7, but the public only knows its end by iconic white smoke billowing out…
Conclave 101 for kids
byBy Colleen Pressprich, OSV News As a member of the “JPII generation,” I didn’t experience a church conclave until I was a college student….
Child protection commission urges prayers for cardinals in conclave
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As the College of Cardinals continues to discuss the church’s most pressing issues before…
Final preparations, discussions underway before conclave begins
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As members of the College of Cardinals met May 5, all 133 cardinals who plan…
At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the…
Holy Spirit, humanity on hand for conclave, says priest who served at papal election
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News With the conclave just a few days away, the pastor of a Maryland parish told OSV News he has…
Seitz: The Mass, where all are welcomed and fed, teaches major lesson about migration
byBy Catherine M. Odell, OSV News NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Three nationally prominent immigration authorities participating in a webcast discussion of “Immigration and Human…
Before conclave, cardinal warns of cruelty hidden behind ‘elegant speeches’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As the Catholic Church’s cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, they must be wary…
All the pope’s women: How Francis’ legacy is shaping the next chapter of the church
byBy Ines San Martin, OSV News ROME — While much of the world’s attention is on what will happen in the Sistine Chapel and…