The cardinals electing a new pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church left the Sistine Chapel exhausted and hungry. A meditation to start the conclave […]
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Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Several prominent U.S. Catholic bishops and cardinals recalled the spiritual process of electing Pope Leo XIV this week, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York […]
Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV
The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church, shortly after white smoke began […]
In the Battle for Next Pope, Cardinal Erdö Emerges as a Conservative Favorite
When more than a million refugees and economic migrants poured into Europe a decade ago, Pope Francis urged compassion and, in a display of empathy […]
Cardinal Erdo of Hungary Is a Favorite of Conservatives to Become Pope
When more than a million refugees and economic migrants poured into Europe a decade ago, Pope Francis urged compassion and, in a display of empathy […]
Francis Opened Discussions to Those Outside the Church Hierarchy. This Cardinal Would, Too
Only about half a million people live in Malta, the tiny set of islands in the Mediterranean that make up one of Europe’s smallest countries. […]
Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate
In the days surrounding Pope Francis’ death, Cardinal Pietro Parolin was everywhere. The No. 2 figure in the Vatican, he visited Francis in the hospital, […]
Who Is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a Possible Contender for the Next Pope?
When the Archbishop of Bologna, Matteo Zuppi, was made a cardinal on Oct. 5, 2019, his day ended with a Mass celebrated outside the Basilica […]
There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That?
For betting types, the conventional wisdom says not to put your money on a pope from the United States. Yet one American some Vatican watchers […]
The Filipino Cardinal Who Could Be the First Asian Pope
He never aspired to be a priest. After he rose to be a bishop, he implied that he suffered from impostor syndrome. And when Cardinal […]