Today, we heard those amazing words, “Habemus Papem.” We have a Pope. The College of Cardinals has named as Pope Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a Jesuit. He’s taken the name Francis I and asks the faithful to join him  in a commitment (more…)
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