Radio Interview: Preparing for the Conclave May 5, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Monsignor Richard Hilgartner As the College of Cardinals prepares for the conclave to elect a new pope May 7, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty gets some inside information from Monsignor Richard Hilgartner, pastor of St. Joseph parish in Cockeysville, Md., and former executive director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Monsignor Hilgartner talks about what it was like to be in St. Peter’s Square to see the white smoke signaling the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 2005. He also provides some details on the process for voting in the Sistine Chapel. To listen to the show, click play below. More Radio Dorothy Day’s granddaughter reflects on faith, social justice and dignity of all human life Radio Interview: Two Approaches to Living a Catholic Life Today Archdiocese of Baltimore Soccer Program keeps rolling Radio Interview: The impact of immigration and welcoming the stranger Radio Interview: Franciscan spirituality and the 800th anniversary of Francis’ death With 66 seminarians in formation, Archdiocese of Baltimore sees vocations surge Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media Print
