In just a few minutes, the College of Cardinals will enter into Conclave in order to discern God’s will and elect a new pope. I can’t think of a better way to accompany them than to begin in the same way as they have (more…)
Breaking news from Rome! the College of Cardinals has chosen Tuesday, March 12 to begin the Conclave, or process of voting for our new Holy Father. We often think of “voting” in the political sense, as in choosing the candidate you prefer. The voting of the College of Cardinals is a “voting” of a very different kind – completely dependent (more…)
The College of Cardinals has called the universal church to pray tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, at 5pm Rome time, 11am EST, for the upcoming conclave and the process of electing a new Pope. Â
While the official start of the Conclave has not yet been announced, the Cardinals will gather tomorrow at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica for recitation of the (more…)
The Catholic Channel (SiriusXM CH. 129) is posting daily papal election updates with Cardinal Timothy Dolan. I’ve been following, and thought you might like to follow along, too. Here’s the link:Â http://www.siriusxm.com/thecatholicchannel
Benedict XVI has given his final papal blessing, the doors of Castelgandolfo have been sealed, and the Swiss Guard has hung their halberds because there is no pope for them to guard. Now, the Church waits in prayerful anticipation of the upcoming conclave and the installation of a new pope who will lead the Catholic Church forward in these trying times. Our hearts are heavy with sadness, and perhaps also some anxiety, (more…)