Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ Pre-Conclave Reflections

Apostolic Nuncio calls for the People of God to unite in prayer ahead of Conclave

12th General Congregation focuses on necessary qualities for a future Pope

Catholic Bishops of England and Wales pray for Cardinals ahead of Conclave

Gift of a Shepherd – Conclave

Prayers from the Tradition of the Church for use before and during Conclave and in preparation for the Election of a Pope.

Images: Pope Francis funeral

Images: Pope Francis funeral

Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope

Conclave. Who will elect the next Pope?

The Electors

Since 1059, the election of the Pope has been reserved to the cardinals alone.

The Conclave

The institution of the Conclave is the mechanism by which a new pope is elected.

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on 7 May

Cardinal Re’s homily given at the Funeral Mass for Pope Francis