Entire Church Invited to Pray for Conclave
The Vatican today invited the entire Church to pray with cardinals when they dedicate tomorrow afternoon to prayer and adoration in St. Peter’s basilica for […]
Articles by Edward Pentin
List of Papabili
My latest list of papabili: Cardinal Angelo Scola 71 Archbishop of Milan, Italy Son of a truck driver and proud of his humble roots, Cardinal […]
The Pope as Diplomat
My take on Benedict XVI’s legacy in foreign relations in the journal Foreign Affairs. *** Edward Pentin February 27, 2013 As Pope Benedict XVI abdicates the […]
Pentin: Benedict XVI May Be Remembered as one of Greatest Popes
Edward Pentin reporting from Rome (Newsmax 28th Feb 2013) — Unlike Blessed Pope John Paul II, who will forever be remembered for visible triumphs such as […]
Recipe for a Pope: A Christlike Man Who Can Govern and Unite
NEWS ANALYSIS: Church leaders say reform of the Curia is a top item for the next pope, whoever he may be. by EDWARD PENTIN 02/24/2013 VATICAN […]
History of Conclaves: It’s Grace That Sustains the Church
A brief look back at the colourful history of papal elections for ZENIT. *** Rome, February 21, 2013 (Zenit.org). Edward Pentin The history of conclaves is a fascinating […]
Pope Benedict’s Decision: Truth vs. Conjecture
So many conspiracies surround the Pope’s abdication, but the answers can be found in the Pope’s short statement delivered Feb. 11. Article from the National […]
My Article on Papal Resignation From 2011
My article from Sept. 2011. Socci was of course right and it seems Vatileaks made the Pope postpone the decision. *** Pope Benedict XVI’s intense […]
“A Fat Pope Follows a Thin One”
Edward Pentin reporting from Rome — Fevered speculation is already underway over who could succeed Pope Benedict XVI when he retires on Feb. 28th — and […]
Pope Benedict’s Prayerful Decision to Resign
Waning strength of mind and body led to his decision, which the papal spokesman said reflected ‘great courage.’ By Edward Pentin VATICAN CITY (12 Feb. […]