Black Smoke Rises: First Ballot At Conclave Concludes Without New Pope
On Wednesday evening at 9 PM (Rome Time), black smoke emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that…
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The Room Of Tears: A Sacred Transition For New Popes
The moment a new pope is elected, a monumental shift occurs in the life of a man who moments earlier…
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…
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…
College of Cardinals Announces May 7 Start Date for Conclave to Elect New Pope
The Church moves into a historic new chapter as the College of Cardinals announced Monday that the papal conclave to…
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…