Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS – On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring...
Church History
History of Conclave, Start of Another and Expectations
By James Katende – The papal conclave is a solemn and secretive process through which the College of Cardinals elects...
Denomination Relations: Methodists
In our ongoing series, “Denomination Relations”, Jason Scott explores the history, shared beliefs, and differences between Catholics and other Christian...
Papal elections: Curiosities about Age, Nationality, Firsts and Lasts
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis made history with his election in 2013 as the first Latin American as...
Goedgedacht Justice Grove: Honouring Faith-Inspired Champions of Justice
Tucked away among the rolling hills of the Swartland, on the Goedgedacht olive farm in the Western Cape, stands the...
Denomination Relations: Baptists
In our ongoing series, “Denomination Relations”, Jason Scott explores the history, shared beliefs, and differences between Catholics and other Christian...
The Vatican’s Unique Governance Model
By Jason Scott – As we await the upcoming conclave, it is essential to understand the unique form of governance that...
St Mark, the Writer of a Gospel
St Mark the Evangelist was an African who worked with St Peter and St Paul, and went on to found...
The Battle of Clontarf: A Defining Moment for Irish Christendom
By Jason Scott – On this day, April 23rd, we commemorate the Battle of Clontarf, a defining moment not only in...
