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The theme for this issue is Catholic faith and mental health

The upcoming conclave opening on May 7 will be less euro-centric than it has ever been before, with over three-quarters of the 135 Cardinal electors appointed by Pope Francis, who reshaped the College of Cardinals, showing a more generous gaze on the peripheries of the Church

Cardinals set May 7 for start of the conclave amidst discussions on challenges facing the church and qualities needed in next pope

The dean of the College of Cardinals presided over the funeral Mass of Pope Francis April 26, five days after he died

Here is the text of Bishop Soto's homily at the Mass

He was the first pope to take the name Francis, the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the 265th successor of St. Peter

In a letter to priests, the bishop says they may offer memorial Masses for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26

The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning

'His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church'

'The Holy Father, by his passing, now leads us once again into the silence of prayer'