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May 7, 2025

How the pope gets paid and a look into the Vatican's finances

The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church for their service.

May 7, 2025

Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope

Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis after his death last month.

May 5, 2025

PAPAL PULSE: Everyday Catholics reveal their hopes for the next pope

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with everyday Catholics to get their expectations for the next pope and their reflections on Pope Francis' legacy.

May 2, 2025

Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

April 29, 2025

Cardinal Dolan gives inside look into conclave, Holy Spirit's role in selecting a new pope

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, provides an inside look into what goes on during conclave in the Catholic church.

April 28, 2025

Conclave to pick next pope to begin May 7, Vatican says

The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to the Vatican.