Could you be the next pope? A list of what it will take
March 11, 2013 No CommentsWith over 1.2 billion Catholics on the planet, and faithful in every county, the pope cannot be an ordinary man.
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Papal Conclave Begins on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Vatican
March 11, 2013 No CommentsThere are hopes to have a new pope in place by Easter, this March 31.
Benedict departs Vatican, issues final tweet
February 28, 2013 No CommentsThe Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has left the Vatican to spend his last hour as pope at his retreat in Castel Gandolfo. Within the next hour, he will become the first pope in six centuries to retire. He will spend the next several weeks at his splendid retreat house, before permanently entering a Vatican monastery.
Take our Pope Benedict XVI quiz!
February 27, 2013 No CommentsTake the Pope Benedict XVI Quiz! How much do you know about our Holy Father? Take your quiz and share this page on your social networks. Share your score. How do you rank against your fellow papal enthusiasts?
Countdown to the Conclave, Day 1: Frequently Asked Questions
February 26, 2013 No CommentsOur reason for starting this “Countdown to the Conclave” is simple: Let’s cut through all the media hype, the spin, the deception, and focus on the basic facts about, and narrative of, the Conclave. Our first offering is FAQ — frequently asked questions — about a papal conclave in general and the next one specifically.
Interior Practices of True Devotion to Mary (I)
February 25, 2013 No CommentsThis is the first of a series of articles on the eight interior practices of True Devotion to Mary as proposed by St. Louis de Montfort in his book, True devotion to Mary…
Vatican: Early Conclave of Cardinals Authorized, Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s Resignation accepted
February 25, 2013 No CommentsThe historic nature of the events unfolding in the Catholic Church becomes even more dramatic on a daily basis. On Monday morning, February 25, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI issued, on his own authority (Motu proprio), an apostolic letter modifying the time period required for the convening of a conclave of Cardinal Electors to choose his successor
Pope Benedict XVI’s farewell “I will never abandon the Church”
February 25, 2013 No Comments“so I can continue to serve the Church with the same dedication and the same love with which I have done thus far, but in a way that is better suited to my age and my strength”
Vatican Press Office Director Confirms Details of Pontiff’s Final Week
February 22, 2013 No CommentsOn Sunday, the Holy Father will address the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the final Angelus address of his pontificate.
Likely Papal Successors?
February 11, 2013 No CommentsOn the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation there will be many questions as to who will replace the Holy Father….
