Cardinals are symbolically attached to Roman churches or dioceses as a sign of their connection to the Eternal City and to the pontiff.
Through the lens of Aleteia's photographer in Rome, we enjoy some of the brightest moments of these historic two weeks.
Pope Leo XIV concluded his first general audience today by speaking of Pope Francis, who entered eternity exactly one month ago.
Cardinal Parolin gave some details about the personality of Leo XIV, whom he knows well, having worked with him for two years.
The cardinal-archbishop of Algiers shares his impressions of the conclave, Pope Leo XIV, and the experience of the Church: "colossal amount of experience" "immense unanimity" "a simple man"
Our blessed mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close to us, she always wants to help us with her intercession and her love.
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
The College of Cardinals has elected a new pope on the second day of conclave.
The conclave has brought Rome's cafés and restaurants to life. Romans and tourists, believers and non-believers alike are speculating, betting, and hoping.
The College of Cardinals presumably voted twice on the morning of May 8 and before noon, there was more black smoke.
Preparing and sharing these meals can help us feel united across time and space with the powerful tradition of electing a pope.
An anonymous cardinal shares with great simplicity his experience of the 2013 conclave, giving us an idea of what the cardinals are doing right now.
The cardinal-electors did not elect a new pope on the first day of conclave. The 133 voting cardinals will reconvene tomorrow and continue voting.
The 15th-century chapel has been the venue for many of the conclaves held since its construction, but only became the official site in 1996.
As the conclave starts today, May 7, here's a quick look back at the last five times the Catholic Church elected a pope.
While the world awaits a new pope, there's something else to be gained from the gathering of cardinals in the Vatican.
Here's the cardinals' estimated schedule for Day 2 of the conclave.
