Cardinal Bergoglio's Dialogues With Rabbi Released in Book Form

"On Heaven and Earth" Gives Taste of Pope's Thought on Variety of Subjects

Rome, April 18, 2013 (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 1651 hits

Unlike his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis' ideas and opinions are not well known outside his home archdiocese, also because before he was elected Pope he had written very little and …

Getting to the Bottom of Liturgical Reform

Rome Conference to Gather Experts, Serve as Tribute to Benedict XVI

Rome, April 11, 2013 (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 3863 hits

A major international conference on the liturgy will take place June 25-28 in Rome in which a large number of highly distinguished and world-renowned speakers will discuss liturgical …

Pope Francis and Foreign Affairs: What to Expect

Perhaps the Same Priorities, But a Different Style

Rome, March 21, 2013 (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 1715 hits

When it comes to international relations, Pope Francis' priorities are unlikely to greatly differ from those of Pope Benedict XVI. But his difference in style could potentially harvest …

History of Conclaves: It's Grace That Sustains the Church

From Corruption to Comedy in Tales of Pope-Choosing

Rome, February 21, 2013 (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 3235 hits

The history of conclaves is a fascinating one, although not always very edifying, particularly when popes were closely tied to temporal power. Tales of skulduggery, corruption and bribery …