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Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers

Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers

Justin McLellan · April 30, 2025

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.
How the conclave works: It's guided by a rule book and a prayer book

How the conclave works: It's guided by a rule book and a prayer book

Cindy Wooden · April 30, 2025

The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.
Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 29, 2025

One by one, placing a right hand on the Book of Gospels, staff driving, cooking, cleaning and caring for the cardinals who will elect a new pope will swear an oath of perpetual secrecy about the election of the 267th successor of St. Peter.
Cardinal says he will obey late pope's sanctions, not enter conclave

Cardinal says he will obey late pope's sanctions, not enter conclave

Carol Glatz · April 29, 2025

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who lost the rights associated with being a cardinal after Pope Francis asked him to resign in 2020, said he would obey the late pope's wishes and not seek to enter the conclave May 7.
Conclave to start May 7

Conclave to start May 7

Carol Glatz · April 28, 2025

The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors.
Cardinals, faithful flock to Rome's centre to pray at Pope Francis' tomb

Cardinals, faithful flock to Rome's centre to pray at Pope Francis' tomb

Carol Glatz · April 28, 2025

Members of the College of Cardinals had a chance to take a quick bus tour through Rome on their way to visit the tomb of Pope Francis, who wanted to be buried in a Marian basilica three and a half miles from the Vatican.
Homily for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis

Homily for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis

OSV News · April 26, 2025

The English translation of the prepared text of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 26, 2025.
Pilgrims to Rome pivot from canonization to papal funeral

Pilgrims to Rome pivot from canonization to papal funeral

Gina Christian and Gretchen R. Crowe · April 26, 2025

Pilgrims of all ages made what one archbishop called "an absolute pivot," as they find themselves in Rome for a papal funeral, rather than the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a Pope 'with an open heart'

Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a Pope 'with an open heart'

Cindy Wooden · April 26, 2025

Pope Francis was "a Pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone," said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as he presided over the funeral of the Pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88.
Top contenders for papacy after Francis

Top contenders for papacy after Francis

135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings

Michael R. Heinlein · April 25, 2025

At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings.