Papal Conclave 101: The Mechanics of Electing a New Pope
VATICAN CITY — By the time all 115 grand electors travel the short distance from their Vatican City residence to the Apostolic Palace at 3:45pm […]
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An American Pope?
In this article which appears today in the National Catholic Register, I analyse whether the papal shoes would fit an American. Naturally, the Holy Spirit […]
Cardinals Gather in St. Peter’s to Pray for the Conclave
One by one the cardinals arrived in St. Peter’s basilica for this evening’s prayers for the conclave, braving a gale of strong winds and heavy […]
How One Venezuelan Cardinal Viewed Hugo Chávez
An interview I made back in 2007 with the late Venezuelan Cardinal Rosalio José Castillo Lara. The cardinal was unremitting in his criticisms of the […]
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 […]
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 […]