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According to the Italian press, a group of cardinals, including Brazilian Raymundo Damasceno Assis, president of the Episcopal conference of his country, has required to disclose the report’s conclusions about the Vatileaks, the scandal over the leak of confidential...

Yesterday morning, the Cardinals met for the first time since the “sede vacante”, to prepare the conclave which will  elect Benedict’s successor. Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman said that 142 cardinals attended the first  preparatory congregation of the...

A department of EFE reports that in Rome, in front of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, glued on a plate were some posters that read: “In the conclave vote Peter Turkson Appia Kodwo “, and in the same poster was Ghanaian cardinal’s coat of primacy, which will...

In the early hours of yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI greeted the faithful for the last time as Pontiff. He addressed the crowd in front of the summer residence of Castelgandolfo, saying he started the last stage of his life as “a simple pilgrim”. Just before the bells...

The Catholic world is living moments of anxiety while waiting to know who will be the next successor of Pope Benedict, who yesterday officially left the position vacant after his resignation and retreat at Castelgandolfo. Among the favorites for this position, according to...

Italian Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone  will be temporarily in charge of the Catholic Church until the election of a next pope after Benedict XVI’s resignation. Prior to his resignation, Benedict appointed Cardinal Bertone as the head of the Church, until the election of a...

After his resignation, Joseph Ratzinger will hold the title of “Papa Emeritus”. Tomorrow morning begin the “congregations” or pre-conclave meetings, in which the cardinals start to define the profile of the new Pope. The conclave could begin on March 10 or...

Pope Benedict XVI said goodbye this morning from St. Peter’s Square where he encouraged thousands of worshippers to trust in a “live” Church that God will not let it “sink”. “The Lord has given us many days of sunshine and gentle breeze, days...

Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI authorized the cardinals to anticipate the next conclave. The date will be announced once the Church enter Vacant and meet the Cardinals on Friday. “I leave to the College of Cardinals the ability to anticipate the start of the conclave if it is...

Holy Father, Benedict XVI, gave yesterday the last blessing of his pontificate from the window of his studio in St. Peter’s Square. Benedict, 85, said he’s not leaving the Church despite his decision to retire to spend his last years in prayer. Repeatedly, he thanked the...