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

Apr 29, 2025 10:20

ZENIT Staff

General Congregation of Cardinals Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Popes

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

The timeline of events adheres closely to the stipulations laid out in «Universi Dominici Gregis», the apostolic constitution issued by John Paul II and later refined by Benedict XVI

Apr 28, 2025 06:42

ZENIT Staff

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

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

Adding to the complexity, Israel’s attendance at the papal funeral was low-profile but respectful. Yaron Sideman, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, represented the country at the solemn ceremonies in St. Peter’s Square.

Apr 27, 2025 20:03

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

Pope Francis

Julian Assange at Pope’s funeral. They claim that he proposed to give him asylum

Their presence at the Vatican carried deep personal significance. In June 2023, long before freedom was even a near possibility for Assange, Stella and her children had been received privately by Pope Francis

Apr 27, 2025 19:57

Valentina di Giorgio

The art of refraining from taking advantage of fame, popularity, and success, according to Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV approves a jubilee year to mark 800 years since the death of St. Francis: here’s what you need to know

As part of the centenary observances, the Holy See has also announced an exceptional opportunity for veneration: from 22 February to 22 March 2026, the body of Saint Francis will be brought out of its crypt

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

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

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

Opus Dei postpones reform of its Statutes after Pope Francis’ death

German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)

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)

Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

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

Julian Assange at Pope’s funeral. They claim that he proposed to give him asylum