Habemus list of cardinal electors’ Latin names
Here is an alphabetical list of the cardinal electors' first names in Latin, in the accusative case, which is likely to be that used when announcing the name of the new pope.
Every cardinal in his place: Internal ranking determines seating chart
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In their general congregation meetings, in liturgical processions and in the Sistine Chapel, every cardinal has a place and each cardinal knows his place.
Cardinals end pre-conclave meetings, hear report on Vatican bank
During their last meeting before entering the conclave to elect a new pope, the world's cardinals heard a report on the Vatican bank and continuing efforts to comply with international standards to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism.
Pastor, educator: Genoa’s Cardinal Bagnasco promotes traditional family
With extensive pastoral experience and a background in education, Italian Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa, 70, has served as president of the Italian bishops' since 2007.
Preoccupation with pope’s personality can be unhealthy, historian says
Centuries ago -- prior to mass media -- popes and the conclaves to elect them did not have the worldwide attention they do now, a historian told reporters.
Quid est in nomine? Latin name is first clue to new pope’s identity
The first clue to the identity of the new pope will be the announcement of his first name -- in Latin, in the accusative case. If he is not the one chosen, French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the top-ranked cardinal-deacon, will say, in Latin, "I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope: His most Eminent and Reverend Lordship, Lord ..." followed by the Latin version of the chosen cardinal's first name.
Voting for new pope to begin March 12
Cardinal electors assembled in Rome will begin voting for the next pope March 12. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, announced the date for the start of the election, known as a conclave, in a message to reporters March 8.
Jesus put Church in hands of erring humans, not angels, says cardinal
If Jesus had wanted a church free of scandal or problems, he would have put it in the hands of angels, not a humanity he loved, said Nigeria's newest cardinal elector.
Bishops say they could not support rewritten Violence Against Women Act
Five bishops who lead committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a joint statement they could not support the rewritten reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law March 7.
‘The Benedict XVI generation’: Phoenix seminarian in Rome reflects on pope’s teaching, persona
Three Phoenix seminarians had a closer view than many to Pope Benedict XVI’s final moments as the Church’s supreme leader. Seminarians and priests at the Pontifical North American College in Rome filled the roof terrace of the seminary, cheering as the pope flew out of the Vatican Feb. 28. The seminarians reflected on those final days and the pope's legacy.
