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On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed individuals participating in the Jubilee of Oriental Churches. ...read more
On Monday May 12, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the media who had covered the Interregnum and the Conclave. He said that "Peace begins with each one of us: in the way we look at others, listen to others and speak about others. In this sense, the way we communicate is of fundamental importance: we must say 'no' to the war of words and images, we must reject the paradigm of war." ...read more
On Sunday, May 11, Pope Leo XIV gave his first address during the Regina Caeli prayer. He spoke about praying for vocations, "especially those to the priesthood and consecrated life."  ...read more
On May 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel. In his homily, he said that "Peter, in his response ['You are the Christ, the Son of the living God' (Matthew 16:16)], understands both of these things: the gift of God and the path to follow in order to allow himself to be changed by that gift." ...read more
We joyfully welcome our new Holy Father Pope Leo XIV. If you'd like to learn more, here's a brief biography. ...read more
Popular depictions of Conclaves often show a political drama with lots of maneuvering and intrigue. At heart, it's also a deeply synodal act of spiritual discernment. How can we reconcile these two diverging perspectives on papal elections? ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores the ins and outs of a modern Conclave, and asks, "Where is the Holy Spirit in all this?" ...read more
Ever wondered about the rules of a Conclave? Why can only cardinals vote? And what does the word “Conclave” mean in the first place? Here's a friendly Q and A to help you out. ...read more
Are you wondering what goes into electing the next Pope? Here's a timeline to help walk you through it! ...read more
While the hearts and minds of Catholics around the world are turning towards the Vatican to mourn Pope Francis and prepare for the Church's future, Canadians also have a sacred responsibility to vote on April 28 for those who will guide our nation moving forward.   ...read more