Catholic News

• Conclave, May 8: morning ballots conclude with no election of Pope (Vatican News)
  The appearance of black smoke over the Sistine Chapel at 11:50 AM (5:50 AM Eastern time) on May 8 indicated that the cardinal electors had not chosen a new Pope during the second and third rounds of voting. The fourth and fifth ballots are scheduled for later in the day.
• USCCB committee chairmen back SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (USCCB)
  The chairmen of two committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have lent their support to the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (House, Senate). Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop Robert Barron said that the legislation would “provide an overdue update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program’s asset limits by adjusting the […]
• Over 13,000 pilgrims expected for Jubilee of Bands (Vatican News (Italian))
  Over 13,000 pilgrims from over 90 nations are expected in Rome for the Jubilee of Bands and Popular Entertainment, which will take place from May 10-11 as part of the 2025 jubilee year. The event is “dedicated to military, institutional, amateur, folk, village, sports, school and college bands, as well as all categories related to […]
• Conclave schedule, day 2 (May 8) (CWN)
  Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, has announced the following schedule for the conclave on Thursday, May 8, the conclave’s second day: