Any Catholic with an interest in church politics probably knows about the tradition of “papal smoke” when a new pontiff is chosen. Crowds gather in Vatican...
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When you think of the word “college” an 850-year-old all-male institution with an average age in the mid-70s may not be the first thing that comes to mind...
According to the gospel of Matthew, shortly after Jesus was born an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to flee with his family to Egypt, since...
They say the church is not a democracy…but it still hosts historically important elections. Councils, synods, and even parishes often employ democratic norms...
Returning from Rio de Janeiro just a few months into his papacy, Pope Francis held the first of what would become his signature in-flight press conferences. He...
On a humid February morning, about five hours north of Manila in the town of Tuba, in a region known for its abundant produce, more than 30 organic farmers...
The passing of Pope Francis this month marked the end of a transformative time in the church. His leadership drew both support and criticism from Catholics...
One curious restriction on who can serve as a godparent is that two persons of the same sex may not serve together. This wasn’t always a mandate. History is...
Readings (Year C): Acts 5:12 – 16Psalm 118:2 – 4, 13 – 15, 22 – 24Revelation 1:9 – 11a, 12 – 13, 17 – 19John 20:19...
What happens when the pope dies? Rituals surrounding the pope’s death begin with the Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, or Camerlengo. The Camerlengo is a...
