US EditionAmid prayers for the conclave, bishops call on faithful to embrace Jesus’ mission
- On May 7, 2025, more than 200 cardinals gathered at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for the 'Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice' Mass before the papal conclave began.
- The Mass preceded the start of the conclave, where 133 cardinal electors from over 70 countries will vote to choose the next pope.
- Leading the liturgy at the Mass, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re—serving as the senior member of the College of Cardinals at 91 years old—called for unity within the Church during this pivotal and challenging time in history.
- Re emphasized the importance of prayer and moral duty, calling for the guidance and support of the Holy Spirit to ensure that the newly chosen pope is the leader best suited to serve the needs of both the Church and humanity during this challenging period.
- After the Mass, the electors will proceed in the afternoon to the Sistine Chapel to take an oath, invoke the Holy Spirit, and begin voting, though electing a pope on the first ballot is unlikely.
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Amid prayers for the conclave, bishops call on faithful to embrace Jesus’ mission
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Cardinals hear call for ‘unity of the Church’ at Mass ahead of conclave
Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for the ‘Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice’ Mass on May 7, the day the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor commences. / Courtney Mares / CNA Rome Newsroom, May 7, 2025 / 05:27 am (CNA). At the Mass for... [...]
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