Top contenders for papacy after Pope Francis
byBy Michael R. Heinlein, OSV News At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21,…
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Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave,…
On electing a pope: 10 frequently asked questions answered
byBy OSV News Thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square, waiting for the sign that a new pope has been elected. All watch as the…
Study: Personal encouragement, Eucharistic adoration key to 2025 priestly vocations
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Personal encouragement to consider whether Jesus Christ is calling them to priesthood, along with regular Eucharistic adoration, continue to…
Build communion with diversity, abbot tells cardinals before conclave
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The cardinals preparing to elect a new pope must strengthen communion in the Catholic Church,…
Conclave to elect next pope will begin May 7
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to…
Church must carry on pope’s legacy of mercy, cardinal says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mercy — the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ teaching and ministry — must guide the Catholic…
At Jubilee of Teenagers, grief is mingled with joyful hope for church’s future
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers,…
Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said…
As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in…