The late pope’s attention to geographic detail led to what was described as the most diverse conclave in the history of the church.
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Posted inFaith, Podcasts
What Pope Leo XIV’s speedy election means for the Catholic Church
Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell, Colleen Dulle and Sam Sawyer, S.J., discuss the unexpectedly quick election of the first American pope.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first homily
Pope Leo XIV’s first homily, delivered during Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Who was Pope Leo XIII?
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost has selected the name Pope Leo XIV—so who was Pope Leo XIII?
Posted inConclave Diary, Faith
Prepare to be surprised by the next pope
It’s hard to describe the mood in Vatican City right now. There is great expectation and excitement but also a sense of unease.
Posted inFaith, News
Conclave Day 2: When (and how) to watch for white smoke
What time will we see black or white smoke? How can I watch the chimney for white or black smoke?
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Black smoke: Conclave fails to elect pope on first vote
As expected, the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel May 7 failed to elect the next pope on their first ballot.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Conclave watch: Which cardinals are likely contenders?
Now that the 133 cardinal electors are ensconced in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis, some potential candidates have come to the fore.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
We won’t know who the new pope is until he’s announced on St. Peter’s balcony. That’s a good thing.
When else do we get an opportunity like this, to take someone at this level of leadership at face value?
Posted inConclave Diary, Faith
Praying for the cardinal electors as the conclave begins
For these next days of waiting, first and foremost for the cardinals in conclave and then also for all of us: Come, Holy Spirit, bringing wisdom, discernment and patience.