The oldest and youngest cardinals—and some famous papal ‘lasts.’
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What Pope Francis taught us: Church teaching finds clarity and power in acts of mercy
Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.
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To each according to need
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter, by Joe Hoover, S.J.
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The conclave is more than a referendum on Pope Francis
Listen to the first episode of a new daily podcast series by America magazine’s editors on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the new pope.
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How the College of Cardinals chose the date for the next conclave
The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary assembly (called general congregations) in the Vatican decided the date this morning, April 28.
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God’s favorite languages
A Reflection for Monday of the Second Week of Easter, by Jill Rice
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The prayer Rome needs right now: Come, Holy Spirit.
The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave that will elect him.
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Father James Martin: Don’t be afraid of the conclave—or the next pope
Dozens, perhaps hundreds, have told me that this time of transition makes them feel unsure, unsettled and uncomfortable, three difficult feelings. Some people have even told me that they are afraid. To which I say: Fear not!
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The papal transition: What you need to know
What happens when a pope dies or resigns? How does a papal conclave work? What can we expect from a new pope?
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Conclave: Everything you need to know about electing a new pope
What happens at a conclave? Tom Reese, S.J., answers questions related to the conclave, the event when a new pope is elected by the College of Cardinals.