Creation, Last Judgement, Stoves: Workers ready Sistine Chapel for Conclave
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel usually top the “must see” list...
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Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
By Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS – One by one, placing a right hand on the Book of Gospels, staff driving,...
A Prayer for Africa
By James Katende – Heavenly Father, Eternal King and Sovereign Lord over all the earth, we come before You to lift...
What (Some) of the Cardinals are Saying
By Carol Glatz, CNS – As members of the College of Cardinals head most days to the Vatican’s New Synod Hall...
Christians pay tribute to Pope Francis at National Memorial Service
By Kati Dijane – Members from different Christian denominations, clad in their church regalia, gathered in Soweto, the heart of...
Following God’s Call, Even When We Don’t Understand
By James Katende – There are moments in life when God’s instructions don’t seem to make sense. He may ask...
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...
Do You Love Me? Third Sunday of Easter
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Third Sunday of Easter – Year C Sermon and Christian Act in the Word...
How the Conclave Works: It’s Guided by a Rule Book and a Prayer Book
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by...
