“Peace be with you” were the first words of Pope Leo XIV, words that indicate the hope for deepening unity within the Catholic Church. (RELATED: ‘Peace Be With You’: The Deep Meaning in Leo XIV’s First Words) Paul and Grace…
Amazing. The traditional release of white smoke signaled that the Catholic Church had a new pope. And it didn’t take long to break the stunning news that for the first time in history, the pope is, yes indeed, an American….
The coming papal conclave is just days away and, within days or weeks of the doors to the Sistine Chapel closing, the Catholic Church will have a new pontiff. The coming days and weeks will be exciting and crucial not…
“Many speak of Pierbattista Pizzaballa,” La Repubblica, an Italian newspaper, reported Friday in its coverage of the College of Cardinals’ discussions on the election of a new pope. “The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem,” the publication said, “is another of the…
As the cardinals of the Catholic Church prepare to enter the conclave on May 7, some cardinal electors have begun engaging with the press to discuss the priorities emerging among their ranks. What the cardinals have to say may offer…
As the Catholic Church prepares to select its next pope following the death of Pope Francis, speculation continues to rise about who that man will be. (WATCH: The Weekend Spectator Ep. 37: A Catholic and a Protestant on the Pope)…
Chaos is the word many are using to describe the time of Pope Francis’ leadership. Both conservatives and liberals share this view. (READ MORE: The Death of Pope Francis) From his potential replacements to the controversial legacy he leaves, Paul…
Many popes have been formally declared Saints, including many popes of the modern age, such as Popes John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II — there were even cries of “Santo subito!” following the death of Pope Benedict XVI….
The image of the day might become an image for the ages, particularly if something historic comes from the moment. It occurred at the Vatican this weekend, with Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky both in Rome for the funeral…
