Materials on topics “Vatican” News and announcements Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18May 18 Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclaveMay 8 Black smoke signals end of first day of conclaveMay 7 Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclaveApril 30 Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7thApril 28 The celebration of Pope Francis’ funeral on SaturdayApril 25 Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday eveningApril 25 Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the VaticanApril 24 More Publications Special Serenity Surrounds the Death of Pope FrancisApril 26 Communiqué on the reception in the UGCC of the Declaration of the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith “Fiducia Supplicans” on the pastoral meaning of blessingsDecember 23 Head of the UGCC Responds to Controversy Over Pope Francis’ Comments During the Meeting with Catholic Youth in RussiaAugust 28
