7th General Congregation of Cardinals: economy, vocations, synodality and Vatican City topics discussed

Apr 30, 2025 08:28

ZENIT Staff

It was attended by 181 participants, including 124 Cardinal electors. Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

Cardinal Parolin has solidified his position as the favorite among English bookmakers: the odds for the Vatican Secretary of State are now 3.25 at William Hill. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has lost ground compared to the early hours following the death of Pope Francis, with his odds rising from 2.75 to 4.00 to 1.

Apr 27, 2025 20:05

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Zen gets permission from China to go to Rome where he questions dean of cardinals

True to his outspoken character, Zen has continued to voice concern even in these days of mourning. From Rome, he questioned why the first General Congregation of cardinals—an essential meeting ahead of the conclave—was convened so hastily, beginning on April 22

Apr 27, 2025 19:59

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Cardinal Elector announces he will not go to Conclave. Who is he and why?

The College of Cardinals currently comprises 252 members, of whom 134 are eligible to vote—those under the age of 80. The vast majority of the electors—over 80%—were appointed by Pope Francis, with the remainder being holdovers from the pontificates of Benedict XVI and John Paul II.

Apr 22, 2025 18:24

Covadonga Asturias

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

60 cardinals attend first meeting after Pope’s death: these were the initial decisions

Cardinals Begin Deliberations After Pope Francis’ Passing, Marking the First Steps Toward a New Papacy

Apr 22, 2025 18:16

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Cardinals Decide to Suspend Beatifications Until Election of the New Pope

Pope Francis, Bishops and Cardinals, Causes of Saints

Apr 22, 2025 09:02

ZENIT Staff

7th General Congregation of Cardinals: economy, vocations, synodality and Vatican City topics discussed

Neither Cardinal Farrell Nor Cardinal Re: The Conclave Will Be Presided Over by Cardinal Parolin

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

Countdown to a new Pope begins: Conclave to start on May 7. Here are more details

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

Cardinal Zen gets permission from China to go to Rome where he questions dean of cardinals

Cardinal Elector announces he will not go to Conclave. Who is he and why?

60 cardinals attend first meeting after Pope’s death: these were the initial decisions

Cardinals Decide to Suspend Beatifications Until Election of the New Pope