Articles on this issue "conclave"
February 11, 2013, did not only shift the plates of the earth for the church, but marked a seismic shift in my life. Early that morning in Rome, the pope resigned and caught the world and the …
read moreAmong the guests at the 36th National Convocation of the Charismatic Renewal, being held at Rimini, is Cardinal Vinko Puljic, archbishop of Sarajevo. The 12th of 13 children, his mother died …
read moreHere is a translation of the letter Pope Francis sent to the 105th plenary assembly of the Argentine episcopal conference. The letter is dated March 25 and was posted by the episcopal …
read moreMost anyone who keeps up on Vatican news knows the name Andrea Tornielli, one of the most respected reporters following the Vatican beat. It's no surprise, then, that his biography of the new …
read moreHere is an excerpt from Andrea Tornielli's biography "Francis, Pope of a New World," which is due out from Ignatius Press on April 10. The selection is from Chapter 4, "Risotto in the …
read morePope Francis must be receiving the comforts of the Holy Spirit, because he looks to have shed 10 years, according to the administrator of the Argentine Catholic News Agency (AICA) of the …
read moreCardinal Thomas Collins, archbishop of Toronto, is back home in Canada after an intense, historical time in Rome. These days, he says, have given him a deeper appreciation for the gift of …
read moreThe archbishop of Havana says that a speech given by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope Francis) during the cardinals' pre-conclave meetings was "masterful" and "clear." Cardinal Jaime Lucas …
read moreA man at ease with himself, characterized by personal warmth and intelligence. An early riser, with an affection for opera, tango and Dostoevsky. A man defined by the Ignatian spirituality. …
read moreHere is the Introduction to the biography "Pope Francis," written by Matthew Bunson and due to be released by Our Sunday Visitor in April. * * * This book is the story of two journeys. On …
read moreAccording to the director of the Vatican press office, Pope Francis has spoken with his predecessor and they hope to meet in the coming days. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi briefed …
read morePope Francis' first moments as the 267th Successor of St. Peter were characterized by prayer. He arrived to the central balcony of St. Peter's at 8:22 local time, gazing upon the cheering …
read moreThe bells of St. Peter's are ringing and the crowds are cheering. Just moments after 7 p.m. local time, white smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicated "Habemus Papam." We have a Pope!
read moreSTATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUTUPON THE ELECTION OF OUR NEW HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS I first met our new Holy Father at Rome's 1997 Synod for America, and still have a gift from …
read morePilgrims filled Saint Peter's Square last night and this morning in the hopes of witnessing the plumes of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel rooftop, signaling the election of a new pope. …
read more
