Secrets of the Conclave

The papal conclave is among the most significant and closely guarded events in the Catholic Church, where cardinals serve not ...
National Catholic Reporter

A new pope, legacy of Francis: NCR's top 10 news stories of 2025

NCR's 10 most-read news stories of 2025 include coverage of the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, massive aid cuts by the ...

Secrets of the conclave revealed: ‘The Pope will never be able to slip out for a pizza again’

In Secrets of the Conclave (BBC Two), some of the 133 cardinals who elected Pope Leo XIV speak candidly about what went on ...
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The secret ingredients that turn the conclave smoke black or white

This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church. During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke ...

How the election of Pope Leo XIV brought a former Sun-Times religion writer back

Cathleen Falsani, who covered two previous papal elections, sent a Hail Mary text from Ireland when she heard Chicago's own ...

TV tonight: Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and a potty-mouthed parrot

The much-loved actors (and old friends) reminisce over a cuppa. Plus: a peek behind the scenes at the papal conclave. Here’s what to watch this evening ...