Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for May 6, 2025. In this episode: On the eve of the conclave, the ring and seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed, while cardinals held their final pre-conclave meeting. Several Asian cardinals are being eyed as possible candidates for the papacy. In the U.S., a new report estimates how mass deportation plans could leave millions of the nation's citizen children without one or more parents, while the Archdiocese of New Orleans is fighting a possible dismissal of its long and costly bankruptcy case. In his last charitable gesture, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to Gaza, where it will be converted into a mobile medical unit for children. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

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Conclave Eve Ceremonies and Final Meeting

Asia's Papabili

Mass Deportations and U.S. Kids

Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy

Popemobile to Gaza