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From the moment of that interview, I have constantly reminded myself that the conclave is a time of prayer and is set in the context of prayer....
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As the College of Cardinals requests prayers from all Catholics for their discernment for the next Pope, Dominican Fr. Sylvain Detoc recalls the power of the Church’s prayer, especially in moments when the Holy Spirit seeks to open up new horizons....
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The cardinals participating in the conclave are forbidden to speak about anything surrounding the ballots during which they must choose the future pope. Yet, this obligation of secrecy is not always respected....
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Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., the bishop of Hong Kong, reflected on the death and legacy of Pope Francis in this interview with America and shared his feelings as he prepares to enter the conclave where he will cast his vote to elect the 266th successor of St. Peter....
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Interview. U.S. theologian William Cavanaugh — before the conclave that will take place starting May 7 — weighs in on the challenges awaiting the future pope, the ongoing tension between nationalism and Catholicism, and the major issues facing the next pontificate....
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The key question facing the cardinals, and being addressed in the general congregations taking place this week, is a perennial question: What does the church need at this moment in time?...
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The axiom "he who enters the conclave a pope, leaves a cardinal" is as wrong as it is ubiquitous....
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The confluence of factors that could influence a papal election....
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What we’re hearing about the upcoming conclave....