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Death of Pope Francis
BREAKING: Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day of conclave voting concluded without a new pontiff.
Cardinals Witness Destruction of Pope Francis’ Ring, Seal
The papal fisherman’s ring and lead seal were nulled during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals on Tuesday.
The Sistine Chapel Awaits Arrival of Cardinal Electors to Choose Late Pope Francis' Successor: Photos
The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long as the conclave lasts until a new Supreme Pontiff is chosen.
Papal Foundation’s Annual Grant Distribution to Honor the Legacy of Pope Francis
Following the death of Pope Francis last month, the Papal Foundation’s annual distribution of humanitarian aid will be in memory of the Holy Father’s legacy, the organization said in a press release.
Pope Francis Was "faithful to his mission", Cardinal Hails Late Pontiff for Love at Last Novendiales Mass
The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique Mamberti said in St. Peter’s Basilica.
How Late Pope Francis Shaped Current College of Cardinals, Creating 108 out of the Expected 133 Electors
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be participating in the election of a pontiff for the first time.
Late Pope Francis Hailed for "unwavering confidence" in Women Religious at Novendiales Mass
Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope "invited us out into the world and among all of God's creation to heal and accompany those most in need."
Papal Conclave Set to Kick Off May 7 To Be the Largest in Catholic Church’s History
The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 electors in the 2005 and 2013 elections.
Kenyan Cardinal Elector among Two Not to Participate in Upcoming Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two Cardinal electors would not participate in the conclave.
College of Cardinals Asks for Prayers ahead of May 7 Papal Conclave
The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start of the conclave on May 7.
Cardinals Hold Sixth General Congregation, Confirm Two Electors will not be at Conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an afternoon press briefing.
At Vatican Memorial Mass of Pope Francis, Cardinal Urges Discernment, Preservation of Late Pontiff’s “multiple" Reforms
Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome described how the faithful feel like “sheep without a shepherd.”
Pope Francis' Final Journey: 11 Symbolic Moments from Saturday's Six-kilometer Funeral Procession
The six-kilometer funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter's to St. Mary Major was filled with profound symbolism, from the Dodge Ram popemobile serving as hearse to white roses representing his devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Like Pope Francis, Let’s Be “instruments of mercy for humanity”: Vatican Secretary of State on Divine Mercy Sunday
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s Square.
In Pope Francis' Video Message Recorded in January, Published after Passing On, Youths Told to "learn how to listen"
The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine “Oggi,” was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, who died at the Vatican on April 21.
Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Four Popes
Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was later beatified during the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Beloved Marian Basilica after Coffin Crosses Rome in Popemobile
The pope’s burial site, at his request, is the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four papal basilicas in Rome. He joins seven other popes buried there.
U.S. President Trump, Counterpart Ukraine's Zelenskyy Discuss Hopes for "lasting peace" amid Pope Francis' Funeral
“[It was a] good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Hoping for results on everything we covered.”
Pope Francis is Laid to Rest in Rome: Photos
Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his papacy.
Pope Francis’ Funeral: A Global Farewell to a Humble Shepherd
Under the bright Roman sun and amid crowds extending down the Via della Conciliazione, the funeral Mass unfolded within the great colonnade of St. Peter’s Basilica.
