
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 U.S. and Ukrainian presidents sat down for an apparently impromptu conversation that may mark a turning point in the peace process.

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

This Saturday, the funeral of Pope Francis will take place in Rome with several world leaders in attendance—including Trump and von der Leyen.
Over 128,000 people have already paid their respects to Pope Francis since Wednesday.

Péter Erdő is viewed by many as a scholarly compromise candidate who could bring calm after the quasi-revolutionary leadership of Francis.

Skipping a meeting with Trump would signal weakness, but von der Leyen risks losing face if she talks to the U.S. president and gets nothing.

Pope Francis used his influence over the College of Cardinals to shape the Church’s future by creating cardinals who share his pastoral vision.
The new pontiff will be elected within three weeks.