Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV. He … Learn More
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Christians gather to mark Nicene Creed anniversary, pray for unity
Extending words of welcome to all who gathered for the statewide ecumenical prayer service commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., spoke … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin takes oath as conclave begins
At approximately 4:30 p.m. Rome time, the College of Cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave to elect a new pope. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of … Learn More
Day two of the conclave
6:30 a.m. Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel earlier this morning, indicating that a second vote had been taken this morning and no pope has been … Learn More
How many times did Jesus appear after his resurrection?
After Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to his disciples on numerous occasions. This he did not just on a single day, but on several days between his resurrection … Learn More
Black smoke as day one of the conclave concludes
After a long wait, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney. That means the cardinals’ votes did not reach the two-thirds majority needed to elect a pope — as … Learn More
Conclave: What to expect in the hours (and possibly days) ahead
The cardinal electors, including Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, have entered the Sistine Chapel and taken a solemn oath, vowing to conduct themselves honestly and in secrecy, and “to affirm and … Learn More
Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting
On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College … Learn More
How to explain a conclave to your kids
As a member of the “JPII generation,” I didn’t experience a church conclave until I was a college student. Even then, it was difficult to understand the ins and outs … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin, at Rome parish, focuses on Eucharist, not conclave
As Catholics in Rome await the election of their new bishop, the pope, some of them celebrated Sunday Mass at their parishes with the cardinals who will enter a conclave … Learn More