Cardinal Onaiyken: the new Pope cannot ignore Islam

Nigeria’s Cardinal expects new pope to be an evangelizer, to work closely with the bishops, to be attentive to Islam and other religions. Age is not a barrier

Quid est in nomine? Latin name is key clue

VATICAN CITY — The first clue to the identity of the new pope will be the announcement of his first name — in Latin, in the accusative case.

If he is not the one chosen, French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the top-ranked cardinal-deacon, will say, in Latin, “I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope: His most Eminent and Reverend Lordship, Lord …” followed by the Latin version of the chosen cardinal’s first name.

Habemus list of cardinal electors’ Latin names

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is an alphabetical list of the cardinal electors’ first names in Latin, in the accusative case, which is likely to be that used when announcing the name of the new pope.

How to Know Who the Pope is Faster Than (almost) Everyone Else

The day will come soon. White smoke will billow out of the famous chimney (which by the way has its own unofficial Twitter handle: @papalsmokestack). St. Peter’s bells will ring. People will flood into St. Peter’s square while millions rush to their TVs to hear who the next Pope will be.

Children guessing the new Pope

Jesus put Church in hands of erring humans, not angels, says cardinal

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If Jesus had wanted a church free of scandal or problems, he would have put it in the hands of angels, not a humanity he loved, said Nigeria’s newest cardinal elector.

Conclave is more a time of discernment than election, prelate says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The process of selecting a new pope is “ultimately not an election, ultimately it is a discernment,” said Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington.

What do Cardinals look for in the next Pope?

Patriarch Raï: The Conclave from a Middle Eastern perspective

The leader of Lebanon’s Maronite Church has said the College of Cardinals cannot ignore the suffering of Christian communities in the Middle East. And there is nothing to say the next Pope will not be American.

Cardinal Napier: the new Pope will have to be a pastor who can reach out and touch peoples’ lives

Cardinal Napier is in Rome for his second Conclave. This time he says he knows what to expect along the way. So he feels more familiar with the proceedings.