Posts Tagged
conclave
The Conclave from the Middle Ages to the present day
The Conclave as we know it today goes back to the Middle Ages, and was established to prevent a prolonged Vacant See (Sede Vacante) and outside interference. By Lisa Zengarini* The term “Conclave” comes from two Latin words: cum (with) and clavis (key). In Church terminology, it designates both the secluded place where the …
Upcoming conclave will be first with more than 120 Cardinal electors
The conclave set to begin on May 7 will be the first to include 133 Cardinal electors, but it is not the first time the College of Cardinals has exceeded the 120 limit. By Tiziana Campisi and Kielce Gussie A confirmed 133 Cardinals will participate in the upcoming conclave to …
Cardinal Woelki expects longer papal conclave than swift election of Pope Francis
By Martin Bürger CNA Newsroom, Apr 30, 2025 / 01:08 am Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, Germany, expects the upcoming papal conclave to last longer than the relatively brief gathering that elected Pope Francis in 2013, the German prelate revealed Tuesday in Rome. “I hope for a short conclave, but …
College of Cardinals asks for prayers ahead of May 7 conclave
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 30, 2025 / 09:23 am The College of Cardinals on Wednesday called on Catholics around the world to pray for them as they prepare to enter the conclave next week to elect the next pope, acknowledging the “enormity of the task ahead” in choosing the …
These are the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada participating in the conclave
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 30, 2025 / 06:00 am Cardinals from around the world have made their way to the Vatican to participate in a centuries-old tradition known as a conclave — a meeting in which the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new pope. The Catholic …
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 07:13 am The College of Cardinals announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church enters the final preparatory phase for choosing its 267th pope. The pivotal proclamation came following a morning general …
From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition
By Matthew Bunson Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 11:12 am The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people, including many Catholics. Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave …
Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
By Andrea Gagliarducci Rome Newsroom, Apr 21, 2025 / 11:11 am The death of Pope Francis begins the so-called “sede vacante,” a period when the See of Peter lies vacant. The time of the sede vacante after the pope’s death brings with it a series of symbols, traditions, and protocols that have …
Bishop Robert Barron pans ‘Conclave’ movie: ‘Run away from it as fast as you can’
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 5, 2024 / 06:00 am Bishop Robert Barron is urging Catholics to skip the new film “Conclave” — a fictional movie that depicts a papal conclave — saying that it “checks every woke box.” “If you are interested in a film about the Catholic …
Anonymous Cardinal ‘Demos II’ proposes agenda for next pope
By Walter Sanchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 5, 2024 / 19:30 pm In March 2022, the late Cardinal George Pell published an at the time anonymous critique of Pope Francis’ pontificate under the pseudonym “Demos.” Now another cardinal, who identifies himself as “Demos II,” has published another anonymous screed. This one, however, …
