May 7, 2025

Conclave: First ballot fails to elect pope

May 7, 2025
As expected, the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel May 7 failed to elect the next pope on their first ballot.
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Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna processes into St. Peter's Basilica for the Mass "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" ("for the election of the Roman pontiff") at the Vatican May 7, 2025.

Choose the pope the world needs, dean urges cardinals before conclave

May 7, 2025
At Mass before the conclave that will elect the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the church and all of humanity need "at this difficult and complex and tormented" turning ...
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person emotionally upset because of hurt

I Didn’t Mean to Hurt You

May 7, 2025
Part of our fallen human nature allows us to hurt others easily. Even if our intent is innocent, the impact can still cause pain.
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A homeless man with a sign.

One Loving Body of Christ

May 7, 2025
I learned something tonight. As I make my way around town, buy my groceries, go to the restaurant or the coffee shop, I am likely coming in contact with people just like these: people who have no home, but are ...
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