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Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

College of Cardinals

Candid talk from senior cardinal on Pope Francis, Benedict XVI

Feb 22
Christopher R. Altieri

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
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

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

Dec 22, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

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
Nirmala Carvalho

Conclave kicks off with unusually late first black smoke

May 8, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

Top cardinal prays for pope who can ‘awaken the conscience’ of the world

May 7, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

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
Elise Ann Allen

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Cardinals debating 20th century problems in a 21st century world

May 2, 2025
Charles Collins

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Mar 13
Nicole Winfield

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Mar 13
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Pope appoints trusted fellow Augustinian to run Vatican’s charity office

Mar 13
Associated Press