What would you do if you were given a mere 10-minutes’ notice that the Pope was coming to visit your home? That’s what happened this morning to the archpriest and canons of St. Mary Major Basilica.
As promised, Pope Francis began his papacy by entrusting it, and the (more…)
Catholic World News has the best background information on Pope Francis I that I’ve been able to find at this early hour in his Papacy. Here, thanks to their website, is the description. You may also want to check out Our Sunday Visitor’s article on the new pontiff here.
The new Pontiff, who chose the name Pope Francis, is the first Latin American ever to (more…)
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…)