Countdown to the White Smoke: Vatican Media’s Plan for Conclave Coverage
The Catholic world waits with bated breath as the 267th Pope is about to be elected. Vatican Media is preparing…
Author: Abigail James
Why Cardinals Are Locked in a Room to Elect a Pope: The Origin of the Conclave
In the Catholic Church, the election of a new pope is one of the most sacred and solemn responsibilities given…
Why the Next Pope Must Be a Disciple First, Not a Politician
In the days following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church finds itself in a sacred…
What Near-Death Experiences Teach Us About Faith and Work
What truly matters in life? It’s a question many of us put off answering—until something forces us to confront it…
Inside the Sistine Chapel: Where Art, Faith, and the Election of a Pope Converge
Every corner of the Vatican is steeped in centuries of faith, tradition, and sacred beauty—but perhaps nowhere more so than…
Could This Be the Most Diverse Papal Conclave in History?
The conclave opening May 7, 2025, may mark a turning point in Church history—not just because it will choose the…
How a New Pope Is Elected
When a pope passes away or resigns, the Catholic Church follows a sacred process to choose his successor. This process…
Could Cardinal Raymond Burke Be the Next Pope?
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, 76, is one of the most prominent and steadfast voices within the Catholic Church, especially among…
How One Catholic Doctor Found a Faithful Path to Healing Infertility
Why are so many Catholic couples seeking alternatives to IVF? For Dr. Christopher Stroud, a Catholic OB-GYN, the answer is…
Love to the End: The Ninth Novendiales Mass Honors the Mission and Legacy of Pope Francis
On the ninth and final day of the Novendiales—the traditional nine days of mourning for a deceased pope—the Church gathered…