Cardinal electors meeting to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. took their first vote, but the smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel was black, indicating that no one had received a two-thirds majority.
The conclave is a process steeped in tradition and prayer as the cardinals seek guidance from the Holy Spirit in discerning the needs of the Church and who they believe is the best person at this time to address them. If you’re wondering how the process works, visit https://portlanddiocese.org/how-new-pope-chosen. Please join in praying: Heavenly Father, guide the cardinals in wisdom and love as they may lead your Church. May your will be their compass. Amen.
The rosary will be prayed at 7 a.m. daily Mass at St. Peter’s Church and 12:15 p.m. daily Mass at the Cathedral in Portland for each of the days of the conclave. The cathedral bells will be rung when the new Holy Father is elected.
