Much of what you hear about who the next pope will be, spoken with enormous confidence by people in the know, is often completely contradictory.
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Cardinals say they are expecting a short conclave
Cardinals Rosa and Sako said they expect the conclave to be brief and last two to three days. While not revealing a name, Cardinal Sako said he already had a “very clear” idea of who he intended to vote for.
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Cardinals approve electors for conclave, thank Becciu for not participating
All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting rights.
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Our faith has to be more than a concept
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter, by Heather Trotta
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If there’s no pope, who says whether or not a cardinal is eligible for a conclave?
Canon law does not give much specific direction about who can make decisions for the church during the interregnum.
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Clarity, confusion and unity: the code words in the pre-conclave meetings
How “unity” and “clarity” are becoming buzzwords for reversing Pope Francis’ style of governance: a Conclave Podcast from America’s team in Rome
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Pilgrims from around the world visit Pope Francis’ tomb to thank God for his pontificate
“He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great example for us to follow,” a priest from Honduras told America.
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Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 in the Pauline Chapel, not far from the Sistine Chapel where the cardinals will vote for the next pope.
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At the water’s edge: A chaplain to fishermen and seafarers preaches the risen Christ
Deacon Marlowe Sabater, minister to seafarers and port workers, reflects on the Gospel story of the risen Christ meeting his disciples on the shore—and connects it to those who work and live at sea today.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Archbishop Costelloe: Pope Francis was ‘a force for unity in the world’
An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave