The Worst Papal Election in History Has Lessons for Everyone
By Marshall Neal When the Chair of St. Peter falls vacant, the world watches the Vatican with bated breath. Cardinals…
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Locked Doors, White Smoke, and the Work of the Holy Spirit: How the Next Pope Will Be Chosen
By Marshall Neal This morning, as the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for the passing of Pope Francis, a…
Prophecies of St. Malachy: What Comes After Pope Francis?
By Marshall Neal This morning, the Church was shaken by the news of the passing of Pope Francis, the successor…
Pope Francis Passes Away at Age 88
A humble servant, compassionate leader, shepherd to the faithful, and a father to the Church and all of humanity. It…
What Happens After the Death of a Pope: Understanding the ‘Sede Vacante’ and the Role of the Camerlengo
With the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered the period known as the sede…
Canonization of Carlo Acutis Postponed Following Pope Francis’ Death
The Vatican has announced that the highly anticipated canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, scheduled for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27,…
The Passing of Pope Francis: Servant of the Poor, Voice of the Gospel
At 9:45 AM on April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, solemnly announced the death…
Finding Our Way Back to the Father’s Embrace
Pope Francis, in his latest catechesis on April 16, offered a moving meditation on the parable of the Prodigal Son—a…
Breaking Up with Religion—but Not with God: How the Catholic Church Can Welcome a Wandering Generation
A growing number of young Americans are walking away from organized religion—but not necessarily from God. That’s the core message…
The Ark and the Body of Christ in Egypt? A Catholic Response to a Sensational Claim
A new theory circulating in some media outlets has ignited fascination and concern within both archaeological and religious circles. British…