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Understanding the conclave, the College and the life of the Church: history, procedures, news.
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Chronicle of the Conclave – May 2, 2025
On Friday, May 2, 2025, five days before the opening of the conclave, the cardinals gathered in Rome continued their discussions amid growing tensions. The talks concern both the future direction of the Church and controversies involving certain members of the College of Cardinals.
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Chronicle of the Conclave - May 1, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Rome, the cardinals continued their activities in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. Although no general congregation was scheduled for that day, several notable events marked the day, including liturgical celebrations, informal discussions, and developments concerning certain cardinals.
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Conclave Chronicle - April 30, 2025
On April 30, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome held the seventh General Congregation in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. This session brought together 181 participants, including 124 cardinal electors. The meeting began at 9:00 AM with a moment of prayer and continued until 12:30 PM.
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Conclave Chronicle - April 29, 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome held the sixth General Congregation in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. This session brought together 183 cardinals, including 124 electors, and began with a spiritual meditation given by Dom Donato Ogliari, abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
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Chronicle of the Conclave - April 28, 2025
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome held the fifth general congregation in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. This session was marked by key decisions and in-depth discussions on the future of the Church.
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Conclave Chronicle - April 27, 2025
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome observed a pause in the general congregations, in accordance with the tradition of the Novemdiales, the nine days of mourning following the death of the pope. No formal session took place that day.
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Conclave Chronicle - April 26, 2025
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome observed a pause in their preparatory work for the conclave, due to Pope Francis's funeral taking place that day. No general congregation or formal meeting was held.
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Chronicle of the Conclave - April 25, 2025
On Friday, April 25, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome held the fourth general congregation in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. This session brought together 149 cardinals and was marked by in-depth discussions on the funeral of Pope Francis and the upcoming challenges for the Church.
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Conclave Chronicle - April 24, 2025
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the cardinals gathered at the Vatican for the third general congregation in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. This session was marked by in-depth discussions about the current challenges facing the Church and spiritual preparation for the election of the new pope.
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Conclave Chronicle - April 23, 2025
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the cardinals gathered in Rome held the second general congregation in preparation for the conclave scheduled for May 7. This session brought together 103 cardinals and focused on essential procedural aspects for the sede vacante period.