Conclave: First ballot fails to elect pope
Catholic News Service
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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Build communion with diversity, abbot tells cardinals before conclave
Catholic News Service
April 30, 2025
The cardinals preparing to elect a new pope must strengthen communion in the Catholic Church, promoting a form of unity that has nothing to do with uniformity and everything to do with a common focus on Jesus, a Benedictine abbot told the College of Cardinals.
Past conclaves give idea of when to watch for smoke from Sistine Chapel
Catholic News Service
April 29, 2025
The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect a new pope use smoke signals to communicate with the outside world.
Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25
Catholic News Service
April 23, 2025
The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced.
Pope Francis dies at 88
Catholic News Service
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis has died April 21 at the age of 88.
Pope Benedict’s spiritual testament: ‘Stand firm in the faith’
Catholic News Service
December 31, 2022
Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s final message to Catholics around the world was: “Stand firm in the faith! Do not let yourselves be confused!”
Myanmar Christians prepare to spend second Christmas in camps
Catholic News Service
December 22, 2022
A Christmas of darkness, silence and fear awaits thousands of Christians in camps for internally displaced persons in Myanmar, where carols, decorations and illuminations are banned because of ongoing conflicts.
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