Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden, New Jersey. / Credit: Farragutful via Wikimedia CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 12:25 pm (CNA).The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, said it will drop its fight against the state's efforts to empanel a grand jury to investigate clergy abuse allegations.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden, New Jersey. / Credit: Farragutful via Wikimedia
CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 12:25 pm (CNA).
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, said it will drop its fight against the state's efforts to empanel a grand jury to investigate clergy abuse allegations.
Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 13:00 pm (CNA).The Room of Tears is just a few feet away from the Sistine Chapel, where the monumental decision of the papal election is made by Catholic cardinals.
Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media
CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
The Room of Tears is just a few feet away from the Sistine Chapel, where the monumental decision of the papal election is made by Catholic cardinals.
Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 13:30 pm (CNA).Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to greet the people.
Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media
Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to greet the people.
The Society of Catholic Scientists convenes in South Bend, Indiana, in 2019. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Stephen Barr CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 14:30 pm (CNA).The 2025 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 6–8 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
The Society of Catholic Scientists convenes in South Bend, Indiana, in 2019. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Stephen Barr
CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 14:30 pm (CNA).
The 2025 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 6–8 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Black smoke issues from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that no pope has yet been elected, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 15:09 pm (CNA).The black smoke confirmed the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside had not reached the required two-thirds majority — at least 89 votes — needed to elect a new pope.
Black smoke issues from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that no pope has yet been elected, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 15:09 pm (CNA).
The black smoke confirmed the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside had not reached the required two-thirds majority — at least 89 votes — needed to elect a new pope.
Cardinals prepare to begin the conclave to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 15:44 pm (CNA).Beginning Thursday, the cardinals will hold four votes each day: two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Cardinals prepare to begin the conclave to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media
Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 15:44 pm (CNA).
Beginning Thursday, the cardinals will hold four votes each day: two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Left to right: Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Vinko Puljic, Cardinal Josip Bozanic, Cardinal Péter Erdo, and Cardinal Peter Turkson. / Credit: MEDEF, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons/ EWTN News screenshot/ Pelz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons/ Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 16:29 pm (CNA).Four electors — Cardinals Peter Turkson, Philippe Barbarin, Péter Erdo, and Josip Bozanic — became members of the College of Cardinals in 2003.
Left to right: Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Vinko Puljic, Cardinal Josip Bozanic, Cardinal Péter Erdo, and Cardinal Peter Turkson. / Credit: MEDEF, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons/ EWTN News screenshot/ Pelz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons/ Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 16:29 pm (CNA).
Four electors — Cardinals Peter Turkson, Philippe Barbarin, Péter Erdo, and Josip Bozanic — became members of the College of Cardinals in 2003.
Black smoke billows from the chimney at 11:53 am local time over St. Peter's square on May 8, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 05:51 am (CNA).The plume of dark smoke indicates that the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside the chapel have not reached the required two-thirds majority.
Black smoke billows from the chimney at 11:53 am local time over St. Peter's square on May 8, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 05:51 am (CNA).
The plume of dark smoke indicates that the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside the chapel have not reached the required two-thirds majority.
Reference photo of two chefs. / Credit: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).Nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese, an Italian doctor who specializes in nutritional science, prepared the menu for the cardinal electors who have kicked off the conclave.
Reference photo of two chefs. / Credit: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).
Nutritionist Giorgio Calabrese, an Italian doctor who specializes in nutritional science, prepared the menu for the cardinal electors who have kicked off the conclave.
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Diocese of Caxito in Angola greets children at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish of his Episcopal See. / Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola ACI Africa, May 8, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA).Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto warned that prioritizing gold mining over "children's schooling" has far-reaching consequences for his country's future.
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Diocese of Caxito in Angola greets children at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish of his Episcopal See. / Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola
ACI Africa, May 8, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA).
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto warned that prioritizing gold mining over "children's schooling" has far-reaching consequences for his country's future.
