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Since the death of Pope Francis, many cardinals have spoken about the prospect of the conclave that will begin on May 7, 2025, and the choice of Pope Francis’ successor. In order to better understand the cardinals’ expectations today (prior to entering the conclave, when things could change), we’re offering this compilation of statements that Read More…

Round-up: What cardinals are saying about conclave, next pope

The world has become accustomed to seeing the Roman Pontiff wearing a white cassock wherever he goes. While this has been the tradition in recent history, popes did not always wear white. In fact, red was the papal color for many centuries, as the following article from L’Osservatore Romano points out: [I]t may come as Read More…

The complex history of why the pope is dressed in white

In a world increasingly skeptical of centralized authority, the idea of a single religious leader may seem strange, obsolete, a relic from times past. Yet the papacy remains relevant — not as a symbol of outdated monarchy, but as a model of moral responsibility and the careful balancing of power and service. Political theorist Giorgio Read More…

Why the world still needs a pope

Like it or not, the Church is a power structure—at least that she has a divinely given hierarchical power structure—and the cardinal electors are the ones who must choose the man to sit atop it, [...]

The rush to canonize the recently deceased pope has already begun, but why?

So which member of the College of Cardinals is going to be the next pope?  As my mother would say, “God only knows – and He’s not telling.” Not yet, at least. While the conclave begins a week from today, speculation is abound as to who will be the next person to ascend the Chair Read More…

10 Cardinals who might be the next pope