News

Alert: Cardinals process into St. Peter’s Basilica for a final Mass before conclave to elect the next pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals process into St. Peter’s Basilica for a final Mass before conclave to elect the next pope.
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
After a short period of time, a cardinal appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and makes the announcement in Latin: “Habemus papam!” – “We have a pope!” He then announces which cardinal has ...