Learn about the papal conclave, which begins Monday, April 18, through articles provided by Catholic News Service. Stay informed as the cardinals meet to choose a new pope.
Articles From Catholic News Service
 
German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger elected 265th pope
Second round of conclave balloting produces more black smoke
Black smoke indicates no pope on first ballot of conclave
First clue to new pope will be his first name—in Latin
In conclave, cardinal ballots to be put in newly designed urns
Conclave countdown: In information vacuum, no shortage of scenarios
Who is worthy? Cardinals look for pope who will 'be himself'
Before retreating from media, cardinals list qualities for next pope
Over-80 cardinals still have role to play in choosing next pope
Two cardinals to miss conclave for health reasons, spokesman says
Papal tailor gearing up for new pontiff
Church officials reject making late pope an instant saint
Memorial Mass for Pope John Paul II held in North Korean capital
Between pope's death and papal election
Still a bureaucracy: Normal paperwork continues its flow at Vatican
Pope John Paul II’s death sets in motion period of transition
Election of new pope follows detailed procedure
Twists and turns: Few papal elections were foregone conclusions
In '96 conclave rules, Pope John Paul emphasized secrecy
Cardinal-electors to stay in modern Vatican residence
For papal election, world to focus on Sistine Chapel
U.S. cardinals second-largest group of conclave voters

 

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