News of conclave

Conclave starts May 7, with cardinals saying new pope must tackle abuse

28-04-2025 13:34 Cardinals will begin their conclave to elect a new pope on May 7.

Hope, apprehension and politics: Cardinals search for new pope

25-04-2025 10:30 Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of choosing the successor to the late Pope Francis.

Catholic Church

Pope Francis has died – what happens next?

21-04-2025 11:39 After the official announcement of Pope Francis' death, a few steps need to be followed. To properly mourn and bury him, and to select his successor.

POPE FRANCIS

Pope not out of danger, doctors say

21-02-2025 18:01 Pope Francis passes another calm night in hospital, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for pneumonia.