Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has swirled around the Roman Catholic Church for decades.
Tag: Cardinals (Roman Catholic Prelates)
Food for the Cardinals at the Conclave Is ‘Not So Good’
The cardinals selecting the next pope will take their meals at a Vatican guesthouse. One conclave veteran said the fare was “food you could eat at a train station.”
Food for the Cardinals at the Conclave Is ‘Not So Good’
The cardinals selecting the next pope will take their meals at a Vatican guesthouse. One conclave veteran said the fare was “food you could eat at a train station.”
What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?
In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.
These 10 U.S. Cardinals Have a Vote in Selecting the Next Pope
Six are joining in their first papal conclave, and four others participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.
What to Expect From the Conclave, the Process of Electing a New Pope
Once the conclave begins, cardinals are not allowed to leave, other than for meals and to sleep at night, until a successor is named.
How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave
There are, technically, 133 papal contenders but no official candidates. Here’s how a New York Times team determines the front-runners.
The Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing)
In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes about the secretive gathering of cardinals in Vatican City.
How the Divide Over Francis’ Legacy Is Shaping the Contest for Pope
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.
In the Battle for Next Pope, Cardinal Erdö Emerges as a Conservative Favorite
The archbishop is a standard-bearer for those in the church who favor a return to traditional rules and doctrine after Pope Francis.