The choice of method, more than any difference in underlying doctrine, is where Pope Francis departed most radically from his predecessors.
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Posted inConclave Diary, Faith
A day before the conclave, the field is wide open
The conclave opens tomorrow, and the energy around the Holy See Press Office is alarmingly calm.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
They came to Rome for vacation. Then the pope died.
The chair of Peter may be empty, but the Vatican is still full.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Cardinal John Dew: On feeling nervous before the conclave—and praying through it.
As the conclave draws near, I am becoming more nervous and apprehensive about what is ahead of us. But all I am asked to do is to trust in God.
Posted inFaith, News
‘Adopt a Cardinal’ helps Catholics pray for the electors inside the conclave
The popular website, where people are randomly assigned a cardinal to pray for, has been revived for the 2025 conclave.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
A sexual abuse survivor on Lourdes’ decision to cover Rupnik mosaics
The contrasting decisions regarding Marko Rupnik’s artwork at Fátima and Lourdes reveal much about the church’s commitment to those who have been harmed.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
The history of the Sistine Chapel—where cardinals will choose the next pope
The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous church and its artistic treasures?
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
A real-life shepherd and bestselling author on why Jesus likens his followers to sheep
For the Fourth Sunday of Easter in Year C, John Connell reflects on the Gospel’s message of Jesus as a shepherd, who knows his sheep intimately and cares for them with great love.
Posted inFaith, News
Washington state bill requiring clergy to report child abuse signed by governor
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation that would require clergy to report child abuse or neglect on May 2.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
What happens inside a conclave? Everything you need to know.
Inside the quirky procedures and protocols of the secretive conclave, with Thomas Reese, S.J.