Daily Archives: March 12, 2013

As the black smoke from today’s opening ballot disperses into the Roman skies, here’s an article from the Catholic Herald website in which Father Mark Drew sheds some more light on the conclave: I am asked by a non-Catholic friend … Continue reading →

Source: Vatican.va Dear Concelebrants, Distinct Authorities, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Forever I will sing the mercies of the Lord” is the hymn that resounds once again near the tomb of the Apostle Peter in this important hour of the history … Continue reading →

Tension and excitement and anticipation mount among the world’s 1.200.000 Catholics, as the 115 Cardinal electors prepare for the great moment when they enter the Sistine Chapel to elect the new Pope. This half hour report from EWTN in Rome, … Continue reading →

Excerpted from First Things (Full text Here). by Seth Chalmer When the next pope is elected, pronouncements from major Jewish organizations will follow this basic script: Mazel tov. Your recent predecessors did many good things for the Jews; please expand … Continue reading →