“If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confide...
How The World Will Learn We Have A New Pope: White Smoke And The Words "Habemus Papam!"
The air in St. Peter’s Square was damp with winter chill. Hundreds of Romans gathered silently beneath the shadow of the basilica, their eyes fixed on the modest chimney that crowned the Sistine Ch...
Why the Papacy is More than Politics - It's a Sacramental Reality
When a pope dies—or a new one is soon to be elected—secular headlines swirl with speculation: Who will win? Which “faction” has influence? What region might he come from? To many onlookers, especia...
Meet The Top Cardinals Voting In The Conclave
Meet The Top Cardinals Voting In The Conclave If you’ve been on social media recently, or even tuned into traditional news sites and media, you’ll see plenty of people sharing infographics claiming...
What the Death of a Pope Teaches Us About Humility, Leadership & Faith
When a pope dies, the entire Church pauses. There are no new encyclicals to publish, no audiences to hold, no blessings from the balcony. The seat of Peter is empty. The white cassock is folded. An...
Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now
With the death of our beloved Holy Father, the Church has entered a sacred time known as the sede vacante—the period when the See of Peter is vacant and the Church prayerfully prepares for a new sh...
Take A Virtual Tour Of St. Peter's and Paul's Basilicas
On November 18th, we celebrate the dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul. These historic and timeless basilicas have inspired millions of people to travel countless miles across the...