Father James Martin reflects on his conversation with Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., who, he says, “changed how I looked not only at friendship, but also, the church.”
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
There’s only one thing left for Catholics to do: Pray for the conclave.
Do we really trust the Holy Spirit to guide the election of a pope? What does that trust feel like? Zac, Ashley, Sebastian and JD talk about praying through and for the conclave.
Posted inConclave Diary, Faith
Praying for the cardinal electors as the conclave begins
For these next days of waiting, first and foremost for the cardinals in conclave and then also for all of us: Come, Holy Spirit, bringing wisdom, discernment and patience.
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.
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At the conclave, politics and prayer come together. Is that a problem?
The cardinals have asked Catholics to pray for them and the conclave. What exactly should we be praying for? And should we be scandalized by the intermingling of politics and spirituality?
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
Waiting in line to say goodbye to Pope Francis—with pilgrims from around the world
Editor in chief Sam Sawyer, S.J., reflects on praying with Pope Francis’ body in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Posted inFaith
A prayer for our beloved Pope Francis
Loving God, today, we grieve for our beloved Pope Francis.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Our readers on the greatness of Catholic kitsch
Our readers offer their appreciation for Kerry Weber’s defense of Catholic kitsch.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis, with a feeble voice, records surprise audio message from the hospital
After 21 days of silence, Pope Francis sent an audio message of thanks from his hospital bed to the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square this evening to recite the Rosary for his recovery.