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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Sistine Chapel Conclave Preparation Nears Completion
Preparations to ready the Sistine Chapel are nearing completion in time for the conclave to begin on Tuesday. Restorers, electricians, mechanics, carpenters, seamstresses, assemblers, electronic […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
Archbishops Warn of Increasingly Harsh Attacks on the Church
A report on comments made by the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, saying media criticisms are provoking ‘artificially generated anger’ […]
Celebrating the Beginning of Freedom
The Edict of Milan turned 1,700 this month. A reflection on what it meant to the Church and the world. *** Unless you were in […]