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,…
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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…
Special terms used during the period between popes
byVATICAN CITY — Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis…
Hope in the Lord — Papal conclave reveals ‘living reality’
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz I write this as the conclave to elect our Holy Father is being planned. We may soon have a…
Watch conclave proceedings live
byFor those who want to follow up-to-the minute developments in the conclave, there are several ways to view live events from the Vatican. Salt+Light…