Tag Archives: Conclave

Memorandum for Cardinals on the next conclave doing the rounds

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Since the beginning of Lent the cardinals who will elect the future pope have been passing this memorandum around. Its author, who goes by the name of Demos, “people” in Greek, is unknown, but shows himself a thorough master of … Continue reading →

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“We planned it all before the conclave”

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Mark Lambert at De Omnibus Dubitandum Est I could write a post every day at the moment about the confusing and worrying statements and decisions the Pope is making. According to this the Pope seems to be labouring under … Continue reading →

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Viganò to Francis: The Faithful have a right to know

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Here below is the official English translation of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s new testimony regarding Pope Francis’ recent approval of the election of the new Dean and Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals.  The Faithful Have a Right to Know … Continue reading →

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How to become Pope

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple
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