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.
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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.
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.
Past Conclaves Give Idea of When To Watch for Smoke From Sistine Chapel
The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect a new pope use smoke signals to communicate with the outside world.
At Jubilee of Teenagers, Grief Is Mingled With Joyful Hope for Church’s Future
For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers, the announcement of Pope Francis’ death came as a shock.
Cardinals, Faithful Flock to Rome’s Center To Pray at Pope’s Tomb
Members of the College of Cardinals had a chance to take a quick bus tour through Rome on their way to visit the tomb of Pope Francis, who wanted to be buried in a Marian basilica three and a half miles from the Vatican.
The Next Pope: Lists Abound, Certainty Does Not
The news media, blogs, pundits and people on the street all seem to have their favorite candidate or a list of “probable” next popes, but the College of Cardinals as a whole does not.
Conclave To Elect Next Pope Will Begin May 7
The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican announced.
Top Contenders for Papacy After Francis
At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings.