Papal Election Resources

As the Catholic Church’s Cardinal Electors choose a new pope at the Vatican, which after today’s inconclusive vote could happen as early as tomorrow, March 13, the Archdiocese of Detroit reminds those interested that they can receive locally focused news and information on the papal transition via the following means:

• The Archdiocese of Detroit website contains official statements and resources regarding the papal transition.

• The Archdiocese of Detroit’s papal transition blog contains commentary from Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron and others throughout the papal election. It also includes a video clip of Cardinal Adam Maida’s recollection of the 2005 Conclave.

• The Michigan Catholic newspaper and website offer local news and perspectives on Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation and the conclave.

• The Catholic Television Network of Detroit, an affiliate of CatholicTV, broadcasts a live feed at pertinent moments from the Vatican. It is Channel 398 on Comcast; Channel 16 on Bright House Cable; and Channel 73 on Wyandotte Cable.

Additionally we recommend the following sources for up-to-date national and international news, coverage and positions:

• The CatholicTV website contains a live stream of broadcasting from the Vatican.

• The CatholicTV mobile app allows iPhone users to access the live coverage.

• The Vatican News website contains the official Vatican news reports.

• The Vatican Information Service conveys official daily briefings of Vatican happenings.

• The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website gives the official positions of the U.S. Bishops.