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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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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The history of electing popes: Age, nationality, firsts and lasts
The oldest and youngest cardinals—and some famous papal ‘lasts.’
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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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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!