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March 2013

March 07, 2013

Take a Peek inside the Sistine Chapel

Most of us can't make it to Rome to observe the Conclave at the Vatican,...

March 07, 2013

What Are the Cardinals Looking for in Next Pope?

This seems to be the question of the day. On my way to the Mid-Atlantic...

March 06, 2013

Close Up Look at Conclave Ballot Urns

From the Vatican Youtube channel, this great look at the urns which will be used...

March 05, 2013

Cardinal Seán’s Cassock and His Amazing Tech/Media Crew

Every since I "virtually adopted" Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston last week, I have been...

March 05, 2013

Sistine Chapel Closes to Prepare for the Conclave

Effective at 1:00 pm today (Rome time!), March 5th, the Sistine Chapel is closed to...

March 05, 2013

Fr. Lombardi’s Afternoon Press Briefing

From the Vatican Youtube account, a look at today's press briefing with Fr. Lombardi, S.J., the...

March 05, 2013

American Cardinals Arriving at Afternoon Session — On Watching from Home

Words cannot express how much I wish my physical body were in Rome this month...

March 04, 2013

Cardinal George: Next Pope Must Have “Zero Tolerance” Policy for Clergy Abusers

In this video from Catholic News Service, we hear firsthand Chicago's Cardinal George discussing the...

March 04, 2013

Papal Vestments Ready – Fascination with Pope’s Attire

It's been remarkable to me over the past few weeks the things that draw folks'...

March 04, 2013

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier Calls Cardinals Closer Since Last Conclave

In another conversation with a Cardinal who will be selecting our next Pope, Catholic News...

March 04, 2013

College of Cardinals Still Largely European

From Rome Reports, here's a great overview of the geographic breakdown of our current College...

February 2013

February 28, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI’s Farewell Discourse to the College of Cardinals

This morning's "goodbye", excerpted from News.va: Dear beloved brothers I welcome you all with great...

February 28, 2013

Pope Benedict Pledges Obedience to His Successor

Just in, from Catholic News Service

February 27, 2013

Cardinal Pell Says No American Pope

Just in from Catholic News Service, this video capturing Cardinal George Pell of Australia sharing...

February 27, 2013

Get the Pope App – Free All Access News Source

If you don't have it yet, I'd recommend that today would be the perfect moment...

February 27, 2013

Thank You, Papa: A Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI

From our amazing friends at Life Teen! "The Church needs your faith, your idealism, and...

February 26, 2013

“Sweet Sistine” Papal Brackets? Who Can Resist?!

My first round picks are in for the Religion News Service papal brackets. I'm still...

February 25, 2013

Cardinal Wuerl on TMZ – Weird Conclave News of the Day

First, just fyi I'm planning a big LA Congress roundup post later today with tons...

February 21, 2013

Is “Sped Up” Conclave a Good Idea?

From yesterday's New York Times (excerpted): Church law states that cardinals should wait 15 days...

February 19, 2013

Interactive “How a Pope Is Elected” Pretty Cool!

If you have a few moments, head over and visit the awesome interactive feature "How...

February 18, 2013

@Pontifex vs @CardinalDolan Twitter Smackdown

Because I'm just getting back from Hawaii and can't seem to string two coherent thoughts...

February 11, 2013

A Word from Your Catholic Friend: What Not to Say to Me Today

Here's a bit of friendly wisdom for my non-Catholic friends and neighbors who may be wondering...

February 11, 2013

Oh Papa… On the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

It's taken me a while to sit behind the keyboard and compose a few thoughts...

January 2013

January 24, 2013

The Pope Wrote Me (& You!) a Letter Today

The Pope wrote me a letter today. Yes, you read that correctly. Today, I received...

October 2012

October 22, 2012

Blessed JP II, We Love You

It feels fitting that today, the day after Pope Benedict XVI canonized seven new saints...