Creation, Last Judgement, Stoves: Workers ready Sistine Chapel for Conclave
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel usually top the “must see” list...
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Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS – One by one, placing a right hand on the Book of Gospels, staff driving,...
What (Some) of the Cardinals are Saying
By Carol Glatz, CNS – As members of the College of Cardinals head most days to the Vatican’s New Synod Hall...
Papal elections: Curiosities about Age, Nationality, Firsts and Lasts
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis made history with his election in 2013 as the first Latin American as...
How the Conclave Works: It’s Guided by a Rule Book and a Prayer Book
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by...
The Portuguese Poet Who Could Become Pope
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The face of the Catholic Church’s push to reestablish its relationship with the world of...
The Next Pope: Lists Abound, but Certainty Does Not
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – After the funeral and burial of Pope Francis on April 26, the attention of the...
Swedish cardinal warns against politicising upcoming conclave
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS – As the College of Cardinals was discussing the needs of the church and the...
Past conclaves give idea of when to watch for smoke from Sistine Chapel
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new pope...
