Cardinal Dolan Issues Parish Decree - The Good Newsroom

In the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore work begins for the tomb of Francis. Two of the 135 cardinals, who are to elect a new Pope, cancel because of health problems. This has an impact on the Pope's election. All news in the live ticker.

Two cardinals who have the right to vote in the election of a new pope have announced that they will not participate in the conclave. The Archbishop Emeritus of Valencia, Antonio Cañizares, will not be able to attend due to health problems, Spanish media reported.

Two of the 135 cardinals who are to elect a new Pope have canceled due to health problems, thus reducing the two-thirds majority required for election.

A total of 135 cardinals, with an average of 70 years and most of them appointed by Pope Francis, will have to meet in conclave to elect the next pontiff. However, for the time being there will be 133 cardinals, due to two casualties due to health reasons. Thus, the majority to name the new Pontiff will remain in 89 votes. Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, 79, Archbishop Emeritus of Valencia, with option to vote, will not attend for “health reasons”, …

The Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Valencia, Antonio Cañizares Llovera, will not participate for health reasons in the conclave that will be held predictably in the first half of May to elect the successor of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, according to sources from the Archbishopric of Valencia. Thus, he will not go to Rome to participate in the preparatory general congregations. Thus, the number of Spanish electors Cardinals who will enter …

Cardinal Dolan Issues Parish Decree - The Good Newsroom

Cardinal Dolan Issues Parish Decree Local, Cardinal Dolan, Parish Updates | 04/22/2025 By: The Good Newsroom The decree was made public to all the faithful through its publication on the archdiocesan website After extensive consultation, Cardinal Dolan issued the following decree:Decree Revoking the Rescinding of the M…