The process the papal conclave will use to choose the next pope
On Tuesday, the Conclave commenced at 4:40 PM local time to elect the next Pope. This process is usually followed closely, but understanding the details can clarify what’s happening. Some people may find the structure and practices of the church a bit confusing. Who is Who Before diving into the Conclave, it’s crucial to understand […]
Cardinals in the Papal Conclave Are Going In Without Protection
Cardinals Conduct Conclave Without Electronics CBS News co-host Tony Dokoupil reported that Cardinals are proceeding with the conclave to select Pope Francis’ successor without any electronic devices. Partial highlights from a recent discussion: John Allen: It’s important to recognize that this process takes significant time. There’s quite a bit of political maneuvering happening during the […]
Conclave for the papacy: The name chosen by the future pope might indicate what is to come
Once a new Pope is elected, the name he chooses might suggest the direction the Catholic Church could take in the coming years. The phrase “Habemus Papa,” translating to “We Have a Pope,” is announced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral, followed by the Pope’s baptismal name in Latin, and an explanation of his […]
What cardinals eat during the conclave and the reason for the ravioli ban
The Catholic Cardinal Conference, gathered for the Conclave, finds itself isolated in the stunning Sistine Chapel. Yet, the culinary experience isn’t quite what one might expect. The menu at the Santa Marta cafeteria consists of rather unremarkable fare like simple spaghetti, boiled vegetables, minestrone soup, and lamb skewers during this secret gathering, as noted by […]
What do the colors of the robes signify at the Vatican conclave?
(Nexstar) – During the last mass at the Vatican on Wednesday, before the secret conclave officially commenced, there was a notable display of red and purple robes at St. Peter’s Cathedral. The choices in attire were far from arbitrary; each robe carries its own significance. The red robe is donned by all 133 Cardinals who […]
Black Smoke Indicates No Pope Chosen in Initial Conclave Ballot
Vatican City: On Wednesday evening, black smoke billowed from the chimneys of the Sistine Chapel, indicating the outcome of the initial vote by Cardinals gathered for the Conclave to select a new Pope for the Roman Catholic Church. In St. Peter’s Square, thousands of devoted followers awaited the smoke to signal the results following a […]
Conclave Fails to Choose Pope in First Round
At the Sistine Chapel, black smoke rose dramatically from the chimney, signaling that the Catholic Cardinals had not yet agreed on a new Pope. This visual cue came nearly three hours after 133 Cardinals entered the chapel for their secret voting session. The absence of white smoke means that the two-thirds majority required to elect […]
Black smoke indicates that the first day of the Vatican conclave did not result in the election of a new pope.
A plume of black smoke rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 cardinals present couldn’t elect a new Pope on the first day of the Conclave. The initial voting began around 5:45 PM local time, following a solemn procession to the Chapel and the cardinals taking their oaths in secrecy. […]
Conclave in the Vatican to select a new pope as the world anticipates white smoke
The process of selecting a new Pope will kick off on Wednesday, as the Cardinals move into a secluded conclave. This ritual has deep roots, tracing back to medieval traditions. They will enter the Sistine Chapel after a public mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral, aiming to find a successor for Pope Francis, who died last […]
Cardinals meet in St. Peter’s Basilica for last Mass prior to the conclave to elect a new pope.
The Cardinals gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral on Wednesday to prepare for a Conclave aimed at selecting a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away last month. A Mass was held prior to this private selection process for the new leader of the Catholic Church. Giovanni Batista Le, the dean of the Cardinals University, expressed […]