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Cardinal warns of cruelty hidden behind ‘elegant speeches’ about poor
As the 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, the Vatican’s former doctrinal chief said. Source: CNS.
Cardinals ask for prayers as they prepare to enter conclave
The Congregation of Cardinals has asked the faithful for prayers as they prepare to enter the conclave to elect a new pope next week. Source: The Tablet.
Rites of conclave to go by the books
The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. Source: CNS.
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 yesterday. Source: CNS.
Disgraced cardinal withdraws from conclave
Cardinal Angelo Becciu said he would not participate in the conclave beginning next Wednesday, out of obedience to Pope Francis. Source: The Tablet.
Conclave to elect next pope to begin on May 7
The Vatican has announced that the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave on Wednesday, May 7. Source: CNS.
Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history
The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. Source: OSV News.
Church’s youngest cardinal says Francis was ‘Pope of Peace’
Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychok, who will be among a select group of bishops helping to pick the next pope, has paid tribute to the late Francis as a “pope of peace”. Source: SBS News.