As the conclave approaches, the cardinals have emphasized that this is a time of grace and discernment for the Church.

The College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave, ...

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri also pointed out that the next pope will be entrusted with fulfilling Pope Francis’ vision for the ...

All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting ...

Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP ...

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

Cardinals are chosen by the Holy Father to serve as his principal assistants and advisers in the central administration of church affairs. Collectively, they form the College of Cardinals.

The group that will select a new pope is the College of Cardinals. What is a cardinal of the Catholic Church? A cardinal is appointed by the pope. They are all considered advisers to the pope and ...