Cardinal Battista Re
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Cardinal Battista Re is a senior figure in the Vatican, known for leading prayers beneath St Peter's Basilica for Pope Francis's health, and holds the authority to call a conclave to elect a new Pope if necessary.
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Cardinal Battista Re has said he hoped a new pope would be elected later today.
‘They’re awkward, and if it’s your time of the month it’s just not comfortable’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-05-08
Ireland· 2025-05-08
The mass celebrated by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Battista Re (91), led the funeral mass of Pope Francis just over a week ago.
Live updates as cardinals set to gather in Sistine Chapel to elect new pope – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-05-07
Ireland· 2025-05-07
Cardinal Battista Re is the Dean of the College of Cardinals and was mentioned in the context of mourning Pope Francis.
Pope Francis dies at the age of 88, Vatican announces – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-21
Ireland· 2025-04-21
Cardinal Battista Re led the rosary and is the figure in the Vatican who would call a conclave if Pope Francis were unable to continue.
Faithful gather to support the PopeBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-27
United Kingdom· 2025-02-27
