May 06 How does the movie 'Conclave' compare to the real thing? Here's what experts say By Dan Cooney The conclave to select the next pope kicks off with the Latin phrase for “outside, all.” What happens next will be a mystery to everyone beyond the Sistine Chapel. Continue reading
May 06 What we can learn from the new pope's choice of name By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. Continue reading
May 06 'We need a superman!' Cardinals wrap up pre-conclave meetings By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinal electors seem fundamentally united in insisting that they need to find a pope who can be both a pastor and a teacher, a bridge who can unite the church and… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Trump says Catholics 'loved' fake AI image of him as pope By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that he wasn’t involved with an artificial intelligence-created image of himself as the pope, which was posted on his own social media account that he oversees. Continue reading
May 02 Vatican firefighters install chimney on Sistine Chapel roof for papal election By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press After every two rounds of voting in the Sistine Chapel, the ballots of the cardinals are burned in a special furnace to indicate the outcome to the outside world. Continue reading
May 02 Who will be pope? Meet some possible contenders By Associated Press Wanted: A holy man. Continue reading
May 01 African Catholics say it would be nice to see themselves reflected in the next pope By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Continue reading
Apr 25 How Pope Francis' tomb and final tribute will reflect his 'humble' life By Giada Zampano, Associated Press Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just before his burial. Continue reading
Apr 21 A timeline of Pope Francis' life By Associated Press On Sunday, Pope Francis gave his final goodbye to the faithful. Continue reading
Apr 21 Pope Francis reached out to migrants and LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition By Associated Press Advocating for migrants was one of Francis' priorities as pope. He denounced the “globalization of indifference” shown to would-be refugees. Continue reading