Vatican News
Child Protection Commission Urges Prayers for Cardinals in Conclave
As the College of Cardinals continues to discuss the church's most pressing issues before the conclave, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it was encouraged that protecting children and vulnerable people was a priority in those discussions.
Cardinal Tobin, at Rome Parish, Focuses on Eucharist, not Conclave
As Catholics in Rome await the election of their new bishop, the pope, some of them celebrated Sunday Mass at their parishes with the cardinals who will enter a conclave May 7.
Creation, Last Judgment, Stoves: Workers Ready Sistine Chapel for Conclave
The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel usually top the "must see" list of visitors to Rome and the Vatican.
Cardinal Asks Electors to be Shaped by Spirit Before Voting for Pope
As the Catholic Church elects a new pope, a cardinal reminded his fellow electors that true Christian leadership begins not in control, but in surrender to mystery.
As Conclave Nears, New Pope’s Cassock Comes in Three Sizes
The rules and rituals for the election of a new pope say that immediately after his election, he goes into the sacristy of the Sistine Chapel and puts on "the garments that are appropriate to him."
Before Conclave, Cardinal Warns of Cruelty Hidden Behind ‘Elegant Speeches’
As the Catholic Church's cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, they must be wary of "elegant speeches" that hide a subtle cruelty toward the poor and vulnerable, said the Vatican's former doctrinal chief.
How the Conclave Works: It’s Guided by a Rule Book and a Prayer Book
The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.
True Faith is Found in Compassion, Not Just Creed, Cardinal Says
True discipleship is not measured by the creeds Christians recite or the theology they know, but by how deeply they love, a cardinal said at a memorial Mass for Pope Francis.
Conclave Might Be Brief, Next Pope Must Be Open to All, Some Cardinals Say
The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told reporters April 29.
Conclave to Elect Next Pope will Begin May 7
The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican announced.