pope, Catholic Church and conclave

How does the Catholic Church elect a new pope? Here's how a conclave works
Cardinals, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world who are personally chosen by the pope. They are recognizable by their red vestments and they elect a new pope when the time comes.
What's Next for Catholic Church as Pope Francis Fights Infection
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome as doctors treat a worsening respiratory infection that the Vatican has described as a "complex clinical picture." The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Friday following a weeklong struggle with bronchitis that required additional medical intervention.
Here's how a conclave elects a new pope
As Pope Francis continues to battle double pneumonia in hospital, his poor health is casting a spotlight on the arcane process of how the Catholic Church elects its leader. The papal "conclave" is intentionally shrouded in mystery — the term itself is Latin for "locked room" — but here are some of its rules and wrinkles: Candidates must be male and a baptized Catholic.
How is a new pope elected? Everything you should know [Pulse Explainer]
The election of a new pope is a rigorous process involving a series of rituals that unfold in stages. First, there is the College of Cardinals. They play a major role in the election process. They are,
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Why the Church has celebrated the Chair of St. Peter feast for 1,600 years
Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more ...
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Ukraine War: Catholic Students in the Country Hold Onto Hope for the Future
After three years of war, collegiate scholars and those who teach them pray for sustainable peace in their country while ...
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How did the Catholic church go so wrong?
What it did not find time to do was to stop the abuse of children by Catholic priests. A church founded by a man who ...
Why J.D. Vance Is Wrong About the Catholic Church’s Mission
Vance is right that we have positive duties to those closest to us and to harbor ill will or feel resentment toward them is ...
St. Olaf Catholic Church, Aeon advance affordable-housing plan in downtown Minneapolis
St. Olaf Catholic Church and affordable housing developer Aeon are moving forward with plans to create 72 affordable ...
Vatican on edge as headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church prepares for the worst: Swiss guard rehearse funeral amid Pope's grim pneumonia warning, says, ‘I m…
Pope Francis, 88, is facing a severe pneumonia-related health crisis, raising global concerns. The Vatican confirmed he is ...
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Why Does the Church Celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter?
The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter isn’t about furniture—it’s about the foundation of papal teaching and authority.
Why tension between the Trump administration and Catholic Church is ratcheting up
In a new letter to U.S. Catholic bishops, Pope Francis criticizes the Trump administration’s policies on immigration and ...
US Catholic bishops sue Trump administration for halt in funding for refugee settlement
Catholic bishops sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its abrupt halt to funding of refugee resettlement, calling ...