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Conclave’s youngest cardinal says experience ‘unforgettable’
Cardinal Mykola Bychok, who at 45 was the youngest cardinal in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, has described the experience as unforgettable. Source: ABC News.
Black smoke signals failure of first conclave vote
The first vote in the papal conclave to select the next pope has ended, with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney at 9pm local time (5am AEST). Source: The Age.
Cardinals urged to choose ‘the pope the world needs’
At Mass before the conclave, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the Church and all of humanity need “at this difficult and complex and tormented” turning point in history. Source: CNS.
Cardinals issue plea for peace on eve of conclave
The College of Cardinals has issued an appeal for peace from their final general congregation ahead of the conclave, which begins in the Sistine Chapel today. Source: The Tablet.
Child protection commission calls for prayers for cardinals in conclave
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it was encouraged that protecting children and vulnerable people was a priority in the College of Cardinals’ pre-conclave discussions. Source: OSV News.
Final preparations and discussions underway before conclave begins
All 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope tomorrow have arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Prayer helping NZ cardinal prepare for ‘immensity’ of conclave
New Zealand Cardinal John Dew says he is relying on prayer – his own, and that of others – in helping him prepare for the “immensity” of the task of being one of 133 people about to elect Pope Francis’ successor. Source: NZCBC.
Cardinals discuss challenges facing new pope
With the conclave to elect a new pope set to begin on Wednesday, cardinals are addressing a variety of challenges the next pontiff will have to face, and are calling broadly for more clarity, but also continuity with Pope Francis. Source: Crux.
Vatican workers prepare Sistine Chapel for conclave
While people around the world are praying for the cardinals who will enter the conclave on Wednesday to elect the next pope, Vatican workers were busy with hammers, saws and wrenches preparing the Sistine Chapel as the cardinals’ polling place. Source: CNS.