What Do Pope Leo XIV’s Vestments Mean?
Understanding the significance of the Holy Father’s garments and accessories
Results from Tag: 'papal conclave'
Do Papal Conclaves Need to Be So Secretive?
Some rue the loss of information, but others say it’s necessary.
Pope Leo XIV Dons Traditional Red Mozzetta, Echoing Past Pontiffs
What the New Pope Wears on the Balcony May Say Something About His Papacy.
7 Priorities for the Next Pope, According to the Cardinals
The pre-conclave sessions surfaced pressing concerns — and may hint at what kind of shepherd the cardinals hope to elect.
No Matter Who Becomes Pope, God Chose You to Become a Saint
As the cardinals discern the next pope, remember: your own election to sainthood has already been recorded in heaven. The rest is up to you.
Cardinal Re to Electors: Next Pope Must Strengthen Church as Our ‘Home and School of Communion’
COMMENTARY: Preaching, worship and charity aren’t rival qualities but form a unified mission — and the new pope must live and lead with all three.
Edward Pentin: Tension Mounts as Conclave Approaches
Cardinals who engaged with the media Monday spoke only in the most general terms about the sort of pope they’re looking for. ‘There’s no rush for the white smoke; we have time,’ one said.
This Question Shook John Paul II — Now Another Man Must Answer Christ’s Summons
COMMENTARY: The greatest pre-conclave homily was preached by St. John Paul II in 1978, on the Gospel where Christ asks Peter three times, ‘Do you love me?’ — the same Gospel heard in churches around the world this Sunday.
‘Conclave’ Cardinal’s Homily Mirrors Some of Pope Francis’ Actual Words
COMMENTARY: The film’s prescription for a future pope coincides with the current Pope’s autobiographical reflections. Why might that be?
