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Exclusive Pope Leo XIV Painting: Q&A With Artist Julia Hetzel

May 14, 2025 by The Catholic Company

Last week, the Universal Church gathered as white smoke rose from the Vatican. It’s hard to put into words the joy and unity of that moment—especially for us as America … Read more

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Vivat Papa Americanus! Reflections from an American Seminarian in St. Peter’s Square

May 14, 2025 by Seminarian Gabriel Lugo

Vivat Papa Americanus! I was away from Rome on Easter break when I received the news of Pope Francis’ passing, and I was shocked since he had given his blessing to the whole … Read more

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Papal Inauguration Q&A: What Catholics Should Know

What is a papal inauguration, and how is it different from a coronation? The papal inauguration is the formal Mass that marks the beginning of … Read more

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What Happened to the Shepherd Children of The Fatima Apparition?

In 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children—Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto—in Fatima, Portugal, from M … Read more

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Meet Our New Pope!

"And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." -Matthew 16:18 "Habemus Papam!" What a wonderfu … Read more

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Why Do Catholics Have A Pope?

May 07, 2025 by Genevieve Netherton

“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, … Read more

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How The World Will Learn We Have A New Pope: White Smoke And The Words "Habemus Papam!"

May 06, 2025 by Whitney Hetzel

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 … Read more

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Why the Papacy is More than Politics - It's a Sacramental Reality

May 01, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

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 … Read more

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The Papal Conclave & Election Process

Apr 30, 2025 by Gretchen Filz

The College of Cardinals are gathering in Rome and on May 7th will begin the conclave which will elect the new Pope, the successor of Pope Francis. The conclave is the gathering of … Read more

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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 … Read more

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What the Longest & Shortest Conclaves in History Teach Us about the Holy Spirit

Apr 30, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

As the Church waits and prays for the election of a new pope, many Catholics are naturally curious about how conclaves work—and how long they can take. Some elections have un … Read more

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Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now

Apr 29, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

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 prayerfull … Read more