Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

More than 100 cardinals now present in Rome as preparations for papal funeral advance

The second General Congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis' funeral and the upcoming conclave. The Novendiales schedule is now set, with Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presiding at Saturday's funeral Mass.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

Cardinals converge in Rome as second General Congregation gathers 103 prelates

Cardinals in Rome / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Apr 24, 2025 / 02:04 am (CNA). The College of Cardinals saw a significant increase in attendance at Wednesday's General Congregation, with 103 cardinals now present in Rome — nearly do... [...]

Cardinals Converge in Rome As Second General Congregation Gathers 103 Prelates

Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Cardinals in Rome. The congregation also determined which cardinals will celebrate each of the subsequent Novendiales Masses through May 4.

Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

Cardinals present in Rome gather for the second General Congregation and approve the programme for the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of ...

The pre-conclave meetings: evaluation of Francis’ management and debates on confirmation or change of course for the Church. Disputes and tensions are also being outlined.

Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates

Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers, Algeria, walks with members of the press toward the Petriano entrance at the Vatican April