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Cardinals at a crossroads: While some want to continue Francis’ reforms, others want a different kind of pope
As members of the College of Cardinals prepare for the conclave, they face a profound choice: Build on the late pope’s ...
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7 reasons to pray for the cardinals in conclave
5. Prayer is a work of mercy. Praying for the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy. When we pray for the cardinal ...
National Catholic Reporter39m
Conclave roundup: Some warned attacks against Francis were coming, but few think they will work
Despite the warm embrace from Romans and while Rome observes nine days of mourning for the popular late pope, a few of ...
Rappler1h
Conclave in numbers: The cardinals choosing the next pope
Rappler breaks down the demographics of the cardinal electors, including where they’re from and which pope appointed them ...
Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave but note trial appeal pending
Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo ...
Pre-conclave: Jockeying for a new Pope has already started over drinks and dinner in Rome
At private dinners and at formal gatherings of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has certainly already begun.
Religion News Service on MSN1d
Some cardinals hope for a short conclave as they narrow in on candidates
Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...
CAFOD3h
Three issues facing the Conclave
As Cardinals gather for the Conclave and the world waits for white smoke at the Vatican, they will be carefully considering ...