At meeting with journalists, Pope Francis explains why he chose his new name
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said that “as things got dangerous” in the conclave voting, he was sitting next to his “great friend,” Brazilian … Read the rest
The conclave that will elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI has begun.
The cardinal-electors filed into the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday afternoon, March 12, and each took a solemn vow to maintain the secrecy of the conclave. … Read the rest
Norms and Rites Regulating Conclave Procedure
The “logistics” of the procedures carried out in a Conclave are not established on the basis of personal opinion nor are they subject to passing … Read the rest