Conclave: Electing the Chaplain of the New World Order?
The popes have become the Chaplains for this caricature of fallen Christendom.
Rome Waits
Everyone in Rome was surprised by the delay in the smoke signal (black), which was perceived as unusually late.
Francis’s Legacy and the Path Forward: Interview with Henry Sire
There are two very promising signs for this conclave: one is that strong criticisms of Francis’s reign are being voiced openly, and the other is that the cardinals are showing themselves willing to listen.
The Conclave Begins
Even here in Rome, as we discussed a few days ago, there is a palpable sense of frustration.
The Non-Canonical Conclave that Worked
Above: St. Bernard supported the controversial conclave. Catholics need to face some hard facts concerning the election of the next Roman Pontiff. Of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote in the upcoming conclave, 110 have been created by Jorge Bergoglio—and only 89 votes are needed to secure election as Pope. Furthermore, among the “papabile,” only…
Can Anything Good Come From Rome?
God’s time is not our time, and who am I not to adjust my schedule to His?