Cardinal Vincent Nichols, one of 133 Cardinal-electors who took part in the Conclave that culminated in the proclamation of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, has spoken about the man who has succeeded Pope Francis as the 267th Supreme Pontiff. Read more.
A biography of the 267th Supreme Pontiff and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church – Pope Leo XIV. Read more.
Statements from the Bishops of England and Wales on the Election of Pope Leo XIV. Read more
“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. Read more.
Just after 5 pm UK time, white smoke billowed out of the temporary smokestack installed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, heralding the news that a new Pope had been elected – the cardinals had chosen the 267th Pope. Read More.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference, is one of three English Cardinals who will take part in the Conclave to elect the next Pope.
In this short reflection, recorded just before leaving for the Casa Santa Marta where the Cardinals stay, His Eminence talks about the richness of the General Congregations – the twelve pre-conclave meetings of the Cardinals – how the qualities of Saints Peter and Paul provide many of the necessary characteristics to guide a new Pope, and how he will feel when those famous words “Extra Omnes” are proclaimed and the doors of the Sistine Chapel are closed to the outside world. Read more.
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Find out more about the procedure following the death or resignation of the Pope and how a new Pope is elected as Bishop of Rome and successor of St Peter. More Information.
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