Cardinals arrive in Rome as they prepare to elect new Pope (Photos)
Catholic Cardinals from around the world have started arriving in Rome as preparations begin to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. The formal election process, known as the Conclave, is a centuries-old tradition that follows strict procedures. This important event will officially begin on Wednesday, May 7. As part of the process, the […]
New Pope: Cardinals in Rome for conclave – Vatican
The Vatican confirmed that all 133 cardinals who will vote for the new pope have arrived in Rome ahead of the conclave this week. The Vatican reported that the cardinals will begin gathering in private at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at 4:30 pm (1430 GMT). The cardinals will continue voting until one candidate receives […]
Burkina Faso cardinal could be dropped from conclave to elect a new Pope for not knowing his age
A cardinal from Burkina Faso, Philippe Ouédraogo, might not be allowed to vote in the next papal election because no one is sure how old he really is. There’s a rule in the Catholic Church that says only cardinals under 80 years old can vote for a new Pope. But there is confusion about whether […]