Kenyan cardinal claims he wasn’t invited for conclave; Vatican says invite is automatic May 6, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Of the 135 cardinals eligible to enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect the next pope, one absence has sparked confusion, controversy and no small amount of speculation, almost as if it were a plot point of the movie “Conclave.”
At D.C. pilgrimage, Asian and Pacific Island Catholics asked to bring Christ to world May 6, 2025By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, News, World News The estimated 600 to 700 people at the 22nd Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception May 3 came from several different states and with family roots in many different countries, all united in faith for a single purpose.
Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting May 6, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College of Cardinals in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall.
Trump dismisses criticism of AI image showing him as pope May 6, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News President Donald Trump on May 5 dismissed criticism from Catholic leaders and commentators after an image that appeared to be created by artificial intelligence depicting himself as pope was posted to the White House’s social media account.
Trump administration seeks to have states’ mifepristone lawsuit dismissed May 6, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by three states seeking to restrict access to mifepristone, a pill used both for early abortions and for miscarriage care — a position that mirrors the Biden administration’s approach to the issue.
European cardinal with global ties balances unity and diversity May 6, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News The 72-year-old Salesian missionary has spent more than three decades of his priestly ministry in the developing world and now leads a tiny Catholic minority in a Muslim-majority country.
South Korean cardinal has supported life, happiness of world’s priests May 6, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News As prefect of the Vatican office tasked with overseeing and supporting the world’s priests and permanent deacons, Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik has brought his unique experience in formation and evangelization from South Korea to the universal church.
Cardinal Ambongo: An African leader among the cardinals May 6, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News While no one expects cardinals to vote as geographical blocs for a new pope, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, president of the African bishops’ council, and the presidents of other regional conferences have connections and knowledge that many of their confreres do not.
Several Asian cardinals are on some Vatican watchers’ short lists of ‘papabile’ May 6, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News At the upcoming conclave, of the 133 cardinal electors who will enter the Sistine Chapel, 23 will come from Asia. At least six are on various short lists as “papabile,” or “popeable” candidates.
As conclave nears, new pope’s cassock comes in three sizes May 6, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News The rules and rituals for the election of a new pope say that immediately after his election, he goes into the sacristy of the Sistine Chapel and puts on “the garments that are appropriate to him.”
Catholic therapists address preventing addiction, healing affected families May 5, 2025By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News Lorraine Salvidar shared her family’s story, as well as her clinical experience working with families of people with addictions, at the trauma and addiction-focused Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference in Philadelphia May 1-3.
In final pre-conclave meetings, cardinals discuss war, dialogue May 5, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News With less than 48 hours until the beginning of the conclave, the cardinals who will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope discussed war, the need for dialogue and the role of the pope in fostering it.
