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Archbishop John Kennedy, the Head of the Disciplinary Section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, remembers Pope Francis as a loving pastor. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Electing a Pope wasn’t always the formal, ruled-based procedure we are familiar with today. Everything changed in 1271 after a papal election lasted almost three years. vaticannews.va/en/vatican-cit…

Some shots from two important rooms tied to the election of a new Pope: the Sistine Chapel, now prepared for the conclave, and the "Room of Tears", a small room next to the Sistine Chapel where the Pope dons the white papal vestments for the first time.

The European Parliament remembers Pope Francis for his "inspiring leadership, moral authority, and kindness". vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

From the voting of cardinal electors to the burning of ballots in a cast-iron stove dating back to 1939, here’s a look at what happens inside the Sistine Chapel during a papal election. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Pope Francis "never hesitated to condemn anti-Semitism," and "we will miss his wisdom, his friendship, and his unwavering moral clarity," says Viktor Eichner, who represents the World Jewish Congress at the Vatican. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Gospel of the Day (John 6,35-40) "For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day." vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the…

From the Mass for the Election of the New Pope to the white smoke, Vatican Media is providing broadcasts, platforms, and frequencies to follow the Conclave Live via video and audio. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

On the morning of the start of the conclave, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presided over the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff took place with the Cardinals and over five thousand faithful in attendance in St. Peter's Basilica. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan escalated dramatically on Wednesday, marking the most serious military clash in over two decades. vaticannews.va/en/world/news/…

According to a longstanding tradition, this name differs from the baptismal name—a choice that follows the precedent set by the first Pope, Saint Peter, whose birth name was Simon. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

On Wednesday afternoon, under the gaze of Michelangelo’s frescoes, the 133 cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave entered the Sistine Chapel. The ancient ritual to elect the Pope has officially begun. At around 3:45pm the cardinal-electors gathered in the Pauline Chapel and,

'Extra omnes', 'everyone out'. The doors of the Sistine Chapel close with this proclamation, and all non-essential personnel exit. Now that they have left, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa will deliver a meditation, inviting the cardinals into a space of prayer and discernment

Crowds wait for the smoke which will reveal the result of the first conclave ballot.

Black smoke signalled the end of the first day of the conclave at 21:00, hours after the doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed with the words, "Extra omnes" or "Everyone out." This means the conclave will continue tomorrow morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once

Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 on Wednesday evening, signalling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope. vaticannews.va/en/vatican-cit…

From Tourist to Pilgrim - Ep. 21: Michelangelo's Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica Michelangelo's Pietà requires no introduction, a masterpiece seemingly descended from heaven, which moves us and invites us to reflection. Countless eyes have met the gaze of Our Lady, and untold

Crowds gathering again in St Peter's Square, waiting to see the result of the first morning of voting at the conclave.

Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope.

Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope.