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What we know ahead of the papal conclave

Apr 29, 2025

The deliberations of a conclave are held in strictest secrecy on pain of instant excommunication
Cardinal Reina at Novemdiales Mass: 'We feel like sheep without a shepherd'

Apr 29, 2025

At Mass on the third day of the Novemdiales in suffrage for Pope Francis, the Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome reminds the faithful, as they mourn the late Pope, that death is not the end because ‘The grain must die to bear fruit.’
Christians join to help Buddhist pilgrims at sacred exposition

Apr 29, 2025

The rare exposition of the Buddhist relics came after 16 years and witnessed support from different religious groups
JRS: Continuing the journey in the spirit of Pope Francis

Apr 29, 2025

Br Michael Schöpf SJ, International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a global advocate for refugees and peace.
Francis' funeral serves as an inspiration to Vietnamese Catholics

Apr 29, 2025

Faithful in Vietnam say event has made them want to 'reach out' in love and mercy like the late pope
What Pope Francis’ teachings on reconciliation signify for Indonesia

Apr 29, 2025

It isn’t just about halting violence; it’s about fostering a society where everyone is included and treated with respect
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave

Apr 29, 2025

At the upcoming papal conclave, set to begin May 7, the College of Cardinals will include several notably young members who have traveled to Rome from across the world, from Mongolia to Australia.
Meet the 5 oldest cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave

Apr 29, 2025

Cardinals over the age of 80 cannot participate in a conclave. Out of the 134 cardinals under 80 taking part in the upcoming 2025 conclave, 15 are 79 years old — some making it under the cutoff just weeks before their 80th birthday.
Cardinals run the media gauntlet ahead of conclave

Apr 29, 2025

Most walk past with their eyes fixed on the floor, but some offer a few nuggets to the waiting press pack
Kurdish family helped by Pope Francis: ‘He saved us’

Apr 29, 2025

“Pope Francis was a courageous man. He always sought peace. He looked at everyone with the same eyes, whether you were Black or white, and he didn’t care about your religion or what was written in your passport.