‘If we do not confess Jesus Christ, nothing will avail’

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Cheridan Sanders

Pope Francis celebrated the Missa pro Ecclesiae in the Sistine Chapel today. Below, please find Vatican Radio’s translation of the full text of his homily. In these three readings I see that there is something in common: it is movement. In the first reading, movement is the journey [itself]; in the second reading, movement is […]

Pope Francis: Day 1 – Perspectives Daily

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Tonight on Perspectives: We bring you reaction from Rome and highlights of Day of 1 with Pope Francis.

Statement from the Society of Jesus on the election of Pope Francis

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Below please find the statement of the Superior General of the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits) on the election of Pope Francis: In the name of the Society of Jesus, I give thanks to God for the election of our new Pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., which opens for the Church […]

A new pope: What he can change, and what he can’t – Perspectives Weekly: Conclave Special

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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What can we expect from a new pope? That’s been the question on everyone’s mind, and has featured prominently in recent media coverage of the upcoming papal election. Kris Dmytrenko and guests Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Fr. Frank Portelli, and Matthew Sanders discuss what the real story is behind the pope, what his office entails, and […]

S+L Conclave Coverage: Day 1

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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If you joined us earlier this morning, you saw a spectacular liturgy from inside St. Peter’s Basilica. During this Mass, called the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass, the cardinals prayed for the election of a new Supreme Pontiff. Salt + Light will continue its in-depth analysis and reporting throughout the coming days. We will be […]

Homily at the Mass for the Election of a Roman Pontiff

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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Earlier this morning at the Vatican, the College of Cardinals gathered inside St. Peter’s Basilica for a Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass. This Mass was the final step before the opening of today’s conclave. Published below is an official translation of the homily, as delivered by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, main celebrant and Dean of the […]

Getting to Habemus Papam: Benedict XVI

Sunday, March 10, 2013

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Benedict XVI 2 days, 4 ballots Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger was elected at 78 years old. There were 115 cardinals in the conclave which took place from April 18- 19, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on February 11, 2013. His resignation went into effect on February 28, 2013. CNS photo

Getting to Habemus Papam: John Paul II

Sunday, March 10, 2013

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John Paul II 3 days, 8 ballots In the second conclave of the year, 100 electors gathered from October 14-16, 1978 to elect Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, John Paul II. He was the first non-Italian since the Dutch pope, Pope Adrian VI, in 1522. Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005. CNS photo

Getting to Habemus Papam: John Paul I

Sunday, March 10, 2013

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John Paul I 2 days, 4 ballots 101 cardinals elected Cardinal Albino Luciani, Pope John Paul I during a conclave which ran from August 25 – 26, 1978. Pope John Paul I died 34 days after his election on September 28. He was 65 years old. CNS photo

Getting to Habemus Papam: Paul VI

Saturday, March 9, 2013

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Paul VI 3 days, 6 ballots Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, Paul VI was chosen in a conclave with 80 cardinals present.The conclave took place from June 19-21, 1963. Pope Paul VI was 65 years old when he was elected and died 15 years later on August 6, 1978. CNS photo