As was the case with Pope Francis, and especially since the 5th century, almost every pope has chosen a name to honor a saint or a previous pope.
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Creation, Last Judgment, Stoves: Workers Ready Sistine Chapel for Conclave
In preparation for the conclave, workers have placed a protective covering over the marble mosaic floors and started carrying in pipes, couplers and sheets of subflooring into the Sistine Chapel
At Final Memorial Mass, Pope Francis Remembered as Tireless Shepherd
On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out the mission entrusted to him and serve others, even when his health deteriorated.
7 Reasons To Pray for the Cardinals in Conclave
As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome for the conclave that will elect our next pope, the rest of us may feel like we have no real role to play in the process. And yet, that is absolutely not the case.
Filipinos in the Diocese of Brooklyn Rally Behind Cardinal Tagle as Potential Successor to Pope Francis
Filipino Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn are praying that when the white smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel, it will be Cardinal Luis Tagle who walks out as Pope Francis’ successor.
Here Are 11 Cardinals With American Ties Who Will Cast Votes for the Next Pope
The cardinals who have arrived in Rome to elect a new pope come from over 60 countries – including the United States.
Cardinals Approve Electors for Conclave, Formally Ask for Prayers
The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and they asked the faithful to accompany them in prayer as they prepare to elect the next pope.
From Canonization to Memorial: Family’s Pilgrimage to Rome ‘Strengthens Faith’
Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs for DeSales Media Group, received much more than he anticipated when he and his wife, Bridget, first planned their family’s spring break vacation to Rome.
Who Is American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Top Vatican Official For Now?
At 9:45 a.m. on April 21, American Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, where the late Holy Father resided for the duration of his 12-year papacy. Cardinal Farrell didn’t do so by chance.
Bridging Continents: Kenyans Visit Queens School, Strengthen Bonds
Two Franciscan brothers from St. Francis Secondary School in Lare, Kenya recently visited Fresh Meadows, Queens to forge deeper bonds with their “sister school” — St. Francis Prep.