By: Joni Boyd
The election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, marks the first time a North American has ascended to the papacy, a development both unexpected and deeply symbolic for the global Catholic community.
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Choosing the Next Pope: The Conclave, A Sacred Tradition
By: Yvette McDonnell
The Catholic Church finds itself at another pivotal moment in history: the election of a new Pope, known as the ‘conclave’.
Jubilee 2025: “A New Beginning”
By: Mike Crooks
Pope Francis has opened the generational event, calling Christians to seek hope in their lives, and search for new beginnings.
‘Conclave’ a Surprisingly Nuanced Portrait of Catholic Church [Movie Review]
By: Michael Walsh
In 2016, author Robert Harris published the novel Conclave, detailing a fictional papal election following the unexpected death of the Pope and the ambiguous and ambitious players who emerge and vie for the holy throne.