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Analysis: What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
While he has appointed 78% of electors, factors including limited gatherings and logistical challenges suggest the next conclave’s outcome remains... Read more
Tokyo’s new cardinal shares what he is looking for in the next pope
“If a conclave happens very soon, I think what we need is somebody to succeed the policy of Pope Francis,”... Read more
Cardinal Koch shares considerations for next conclave, pope, ecumenism
Cardinal Kurt Koch said in a recent interview that a conclave “is not a political thing, but a prayer” and... Read more
Anonymous Cardinal ‘Demos II’ proposes agenda for next pope
An anonymous cardinal offers seven suggested tasks for the next successor of St. Peter. Read more
Canon lawyer denies involvement in papal election reform, calling reports ‘a pure lie’
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves. Read more
The cardinals at the Synod on Synodality: A prelude for the next conclave?
While not exactly a dress rehearsal for an upcoming conclave, the Synod on Synodality provides a setting for numerous cardinals... Read more
ANALYSIS: How to interpret Pope Francis’ choice of new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed the overwhelming majority of cardinals who will choose his successor. Read more
Analysis: Here’s how Pope Francis could influence the choice of his successor
By the end of 2023, nearly 70% of the cardinals eligible to become the next pope will have been appointed... Read more
Who will vote for a new pope after Francis? A look at the cardinals by the numbers
On Aug. 27, Pope Francis will create 20 new cardinals, bringing the total number in the college to 229. Read more
Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?
According to an Argentine priest who has known Pope Francis since his days in Buenos Aires, "there is only one... Read more
Cardinal George Pell turns 80, loses right to vote in papal conclave
Cardinal George Pell turned has turned 80 years old, losing his eligibility to vote in a future papal conclave. Read more
What changes may be coming to the College of Cardinals in 2021?
When Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako turns 80 on Feb. 27, the cardinals eligible to vote in a conclave will drop... Read more
The College of Cardinals in 2021: Who could vote in a future papal conclave
As of the first month of 2021, the College of Cardinals is composed of 229 members, 128 of whom are... Read more
Cardinal Re elected new dean of the College of Cardinals
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has been elected the new dean of the College of Cardinals with Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as... Read more
Author, cardinals spar over reports of conclave campaigning
The 2013 papal conclave that elected Pope Francis is news again now that four cardinals have denied a new book’s... Read more
Before Pope's election, conclave warned of Europe's waning faith
When Cardinal Prospero Grech delivered a meditation to the cardinal-electors at the beginning of the 2013 conclave, he emphasized the... Read more
Cardinal Dolan recalls conclave experience in new book
In a new e-book, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan offers his personal insight into a momentous time in the Church's recent... Read more
Pope gives children advice on facing doubts about faith
Setting aside his prepared text, Pope Francis tackled questions from children about having faith in times of doubt, his friends... Read more
Pope media frenzy shows Church's relevance, author notes
The unprecedented level of media devoted to the election of Pope Francis is a clear indicator of the importance of... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat sees wisdom of Holy Spirit in Pope's election
Despite “seeming anomalies” in the election of Pope Francis, a former ambassador to the Vatican said that seeing the event... Read more
