Tag: College of Cardinals
Youth appeal to cardinals: choose shepherd of justice, mercy, and inclusion
The youth leaders affirmed their commitment to the Church and emphasized their desire to continue journeying together through the synodal path
Upcoming conclave will be first with more than 120 Cardinal electors
Despite a history of exceeding the limit, this 2025 conclave will be the first time one will take place with more than 120 Cardinal electors
Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope
Prayer, they added, “is the true force that in the Church promotes the unity of all the members of the one Body of Christ.”
Vatican confirms May 7 start date for conclave to choose new...
The Cardinal electors will begin the process with the votive Mass Pro Eligendo Papa before moving in procession to the Sistine Chapel
New Filipino cardinal lauded for leadership, advocacy for justice
The resolution recognizes David’s “openness to intercultural, interreligious dialogue, and to finding spaces to be able to collaborate
New Cardinals from Asia call for prayers and support in their...
The new Cardinals called on the Catholic faithful to continue praying for them as they embark on their new responsibilities
Analysis: What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
Pope Francis has created 78 % of the cardinals who can vote in a conclave... far exceed the two-thirds majority needed to elect a pope
21 new cardinals to reflect Catholic Church’s unity amid geographic expansion
Following the 10th consistory of his pontificate, Pope Francis cemented the expansive geographical diversity of the College of Cardinals
The cardinals at the Synod on Synodality: A prelude for the...
The cardinals attending the gathering are tasked with getting acquainted, conversing, meeting privately, and understanding one another
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, expanding body’s geographic diversity
In total, 16 percent of all cardinal electors are now from Asia, compared to 9 percent before Francis’s pontificate
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