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Letters To The Editor Week of May 10, 2025
Readers share hopes for the next pope and challenge the Church to honor Francis’ prophetic legacy.
A Morning of Black Smoke From the Sistine Chapel Chimney
The 133 cardinals who entered the conclave failed to reach a two-thirds supermajority of at least 89 votes to elect a new pope during their morning session May 8.
Obituaries, Week of May 10, 2025
Sister Joanna Ohlandt, CS
Hope for a Queens Park — Not a Casino
Pope Francis wrote in his 2025 Jubilee announcement, “Spes Non Confundit,” that “hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring.”
How ‘Conclave’ the Movie Blurs Lines Between Reality and Cinematic Drama
Following the passing of Pope Francis, interest in the 2024 film Conclave has soared, with a reported viewership spike of over 250% in the 24 hours after his death, according to data analytics firm Luminate.
As Conclave Begins, it’s Business as Usual at the Vatican … Sort Of
As the conclave begins in Vatican City, tourists, locals, and Vatican employees navigate roadblocks, museum closures, and mobile signal shutdowns — all part of the strict measures to ensure secrecy in the election of the next pope.
Casa Santa Marta Undergoes Transformation Ahead of Papal Election
In the heart of Vatican City, the usually quiet Casa Santa Marta is abuzz with workers, engineers, and Vatican officials transforming the guesthouse that was the residence of Pope Francis into a secure, secluded place of lodging that would put Fort Knox to shame.
Faith Restored: St. Dominic Church Celebrates Return of Statues After Vandalism
Victoria Cirillo has been a parishioner of St. Dominic Church in Bensonhurst for most of her life, so when a hammer-wielding vandal destroyed two of the church’s statues 11 months ago, “it was devastating.”
What’s in a Name? The Significance of Papal Monikers
As was the case with Pope Francis, and especially since the 5th century, almost every pope has chosen a name to honor a saint or a previous pope.