World’s most secret ballot begins Wednesday to elect next pope
Their task is to choose the next Bishop of Rome, a leader who will guide the Church through pressing internal and global challenges
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Cardinals urged to elect pope rooted in justice, transparency, and protection
The Church's credibility and moral authority “depend on real accountability, transparency, and action rooted in justice”
The Conclave from the Middle Ages to the present day
The upcoming Conclave will be the 76th in the form we know today, which was established by Pope Gregory X in 1274
Philippine bishops stress accountability, clarify Tagle’s role amid scrutiny
The statement follows criticism from watchdog group BishopAccountability.org, which questioned Tagle’s suitability to lead the global Church
3 Filipino cardinals concelebrate Mass for Pinoys ahead of conclave
The three Filipino cardinals who will vote in the conclave that will elect the next
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
Cardinal Chow: Self-centeredness obscures inclusive vision of the Church
Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong has warned that self-centeredness blinds people to deeper realities, urging the Church to rediscover its interconnectedness. In a reflection released days after Pope Francis’ death on April 21, Cardinal Chow linked the call to relational awareness to the pope’s enduring legacy. “Sometimes we are too focused on ourselves, becoming […]
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.”
2025 conclave to have most number of Filipino cardinal electors
The 2025 conclave that will choose the next pope will see the largest number of Filipino cardinal-electors in history, underscoring the Philippines’ rising influence in the universal Church.
Vatican envoy: ‘Holy Spirit has already chosen next pope’
A Vatican diplomat on Monday emphasized the Church’s belief that the election of the next pope is ultimately guided by divine will.
