Holy Spirit, humanity on hand for conclave, says Maryland priest who served at papal election May 2, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, World News With the conclave just a few days away, the pastor of a Maryland parish told OSV News he has “an enormous degree of confidence” in the papal selection process, having seen it from the inside in 2005 when Pope Benedict XVI was chosen.
Conclave: Going inside and exploring the history of a papal election May 2, 2025By D.D. Emmons OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News The extensive role of the cardinals in today’s papal elections and in the church can be traced to the 11th century and Pope Nicholas II.
Trump establishes religious liberty commission including Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron May 2, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News President Donald Trump on May 1 signed an executive order creating a religious liberty commission during an interfaith event marking the National Day of Prayer in the White House Rose Garden.
7 reasons to pray for the cardinals in conclave May 2, 2025By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome for the conclave that will elect our next pope, the rest of us may feel like we have no real role to play in the process.
French-born cardinal has decades of diplomatic experience in Americas, Africa May 2, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News French Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 79, has worked the past 48 years in the Vatican’s diplomatic service, most recently as papal nuncio to the United States for the past nine years.
Hungarian cardinal from ‘the heart of Europe’ shows decades of leadership May 2, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Although not a familiar name in the U.S. press, Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest, 72, is a major figure among his peers in Europe, the church’s traditional heartland and the region of about 38.5% of the cardinal electors.
Before conclave, cardinal warns of cruelty hidden behind ‘elegant speeches’ May 1, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News As the Catholic Church’s cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, they must be wary of “elegant speeches” that hide a subtle cruelty toward the poor and vulnerable, said the Vatican’s former doctrinal chief.
Challenges new pope will face — and qualities experts say he’ll need May 1, 2025By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News The challenge of leading a Catholic flock of 1.4 billion, from that moment on, will be on his shoulders. From theologians to Vatican insiders, there’s agreement that the next pontiff must balance deep faith with sharp governance.
Pilgrims venerating ‘holy tunic’ of Jesus in France pray for cardinals in Rome May 1, 2025By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Arts & Culture, News, World News As cardinals gather in Rome ahead of the May 7 conclave, thousands of pilgrims are flocking to the Basilica of St. Denis in Argenteuil, France, to venerate what’s believed to be the holy tunic of Jesus — the seamless robe described in the Gospels.
Sister Lewandowski, who taught in Archdiocese of Baltimore for 43 years, dies at 84 May 1, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass will be offered May 6 for Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia Mary Catherine Lewandowski. Formerly Sister Anne Christi, she died April 30 at age 84.
Vatican guesthouse offers cardinals privacy, relaxed comfort May 1, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News St. John Paul II had the Domus Sanctae Marthae built primarily to house cardinals in simple comfort during a conclave.
Archbishop Lori to ordain five transitional deacons May 3 May 1, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men transitional deacons during a special 10 a.m. Mass May 3 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The liturgy marks the final step before their anticipated ordination to the priesthood next year.
