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Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO

College of Cardinals

Yolanda Flores, leader of the Aymara people in Peru, speaks during a press conference for the launch of a Mining Divestment Platform, at the Vatican, Friday, March 20, 2026. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Vatican launches campaign to encourage divestment from mining industries

Mar 21
Nicole Winfield

Premium article: Candid talk from senior cardinal on Pope Francis, Benedict XVI

Feb 22
Christopher R. Altieri

Premium article: Consistory documents show cardinals cautious at start of Leo XIV’s reign

Jan 19
Christopher R. Altieri

From left, Cardinals Pablo Virgilio Siongco David, Stefen Brislin and Luis Jose Rueda Aparicio arrive at a press conference at the end of Pope Leo XIV's first Extraordinary Consistory, a special formal assembly convening the College of Cardinals from around the world, at the Vatican, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Pope indicates new governing style for Catholic Church with regular, annual cardinal meetings

Jan 9
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV meets Cardinals and Bishops at the end of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Pope convenes cardinals and asks their priorities for 2 years

Jan 8
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Pope Leo’s first consistory to be both a landmark and a challenge

Dec 22, 2025
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Cardinal-designate Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo speaks at an Oct. 8, 2024, press briefing at the Vatican for the Synod of Bishops. (Credit: Lola Gomez/CNS.)

Japanese cardinal explains why Pope Leo XIV was chosen in the conclave

May 12, 2025
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May 8, 2025
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May 7, 2025
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St. Peter's Basilica is seen in the background as a cardinal arrives for a pre-conclave general congregation meeting at the Vatican, Monday, April 28, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Cardinals address abuse, finances and evangelization ahead of conclave

May 3, 2025
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Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO

May 16
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May 16
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May 16
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