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.
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 Caccia to UN: Dialogue, disarmament ‘best way’ to honor Pope Francis May 1, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News The Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has reiterated a call to end nuclear proliferation, saying the best way to honor the late Pope Francis is to “rediscover the spirit” that created the global organization following World War II, and collaboratively strive for peace.
Filipino cardinal is popular speaker, global traveler May 1, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is a popular speaker who is comfortable in several languages, has traveled extensively and is known for his focus on evangelization and care for the poor and for immigrants.
The Portuguese poet who could become pope April 30, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News The face of the Catholic Church’s push to reestablish its relationship with the world of culture, a 59-year-old Portuguese poet and theologian, is among the youngest of the cardinals mentioned as a contender to become the successor of St. Peter.
Cardinals must remember primary call to serve, Argentine cardinal says April 30, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News As successors to the apostles, members of the College of Cardinals are called to follow the example of Christ who came to serve and not be served, the subdean of the college said.
How the conclave works: It’s guided by a rule book and a prayer book April 30, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.
Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers April 30, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and they asked the faithful to accompany them in prayer as they prepare to elect the next pope.
The modern popes: Get to know the 11 popes before Francis April 30, 2025By Russell Shaw OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News The following is a snapshot of the papacies of the 11 popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX.
Bologna cardinal known for dialogue, peacemaking, promoting laity April 30, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, the Rome-born president of the Italian bishops’ conference, is frequently mentioned as a probable candidate for pope.
All the pope’s women: How Francis’ legacy is shaping the next chapter of the church April 30, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, Vocations, World News While much of the world’s attention is on what will happen in the Sistine Chapel and the men who will choose the church’s next leader starting May 7, the enduring legacy of Pope Francis is seen in the women whose voices helped shape — and carry forward — his vision.
