catholic church cardinals

News

1 of these cardinals could become new pope

One of these cardinals could become the new pope

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the characteristics necessary to become pope. After St. John Paul II broke the centurieslong Italian hold on the papacy in 1978, the field of contenders has broadened considerably.

Catholic Philly · 8m

Conclave Might Be Brief, Next Pope Must Be Open to All, Some Cardinals Say

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told reporters April 29.

SFGate · 1d

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.

Catholic Standard1h

Here are 11 cardinals with American ties who will cast votes for the next pope

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

America Magazine8m

Cardinals say they are expecting a short conclave

Cardinals Rosa and Sako said they expect the conclave to be brief and last two to three days. While not revealing a name, ...

Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse are demanding that cardinals entering the conclave will pick a pope who will ...

3hon MSN

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

Tyla20m

Disgraced cardinal pulls out of conclave after ‘receiving letters’ from late Pope Francis

A cardinal has pulled out of the conclave to choose the next pope per the wishes of the late Pope Francis. Following the death of Francis on Easter Monday, his funeral was held last week, which saw ...

How much does a Catholic Church cardinal make? The surprising salaries of the prelates

Cardinals are high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church whose main duties include advising, governing the Roman Curia, ...

33mon MSN

Why the controversy over Cardinal Becciu is linked to Pope Francis' Vatican reforms

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu's decision to withdraw from the upcoming conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope ...

1don MSN

The incredible salaries Catholic Church cardinals can earn when chosen by the Pope

Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...

Tuko News on MSN2h

Pope Francis: John Cardinal Njue to Attend Conclave Picking New Catholic Church Leader

A clerical twist has thrust Kenya’s Cardinal Njue into the global spotlight as he’s now eligible to vote for the next Pope, ...

22hon MSN

Convicted Catholic cardinal drops bid to take part in conclave

A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...

ABS-CBN on MSN11h

Cardinals gather for Pope Francis mourning mass at St Peter's Basilica

The world's Catholic cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica on April 29, 2025 for a mass to mourn the passing of Pope ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results