
Cardinals Entering Conclave: Last Echoes from Rome
The name of the future pope should in all likelihood be known before the end of the week.

The name of the future pope should in all likelihood be known before the end of the week.

Inside the conclave, calls grow for a leader who can heal and inspire the Church.
The electors and the staff helping them are bound by secrecy about what is happening at the conclave set to start tomorrow, May 7th.

It is highly likely that the next Conclave will lean toward a pragmatic pope— someone capable of gently slowing down reformist pushes without completely reversing course.
Cardinals who choose to share their expectations speak of the need for a pope who will bring steadfastness to a church in turmoil.

Shaped by a man known for progressive choices, can the cardinals now prove their independence?

Pope Francis used his influence over the College of Cardinals to shape the Church’s future by creating cardinals who share his pastoral vision.