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How Long Could the Conclave Process Take?

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 Articles, Morning Air, News and Culture

On a recent episode of Morning Air, Glen Lewerenz welcomed Fr. Scott Pogatchnik from Minnesota to shed light on the Conclave process following the death of Pope Francis. With clarity and reverence, Fr. Scott outlined what happens next as the Church mourns, prepares, and prays. Fr. Scott emphasized that the Church doesn’t rush into the […]

Fr. Rocky Reflects on the Pontificate of Pope Francis: A Shepherd to the End

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

NOTE: Drew Mariani is currently on pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima and will return from Europe on May 1, 2025. On a special edition of The Drew Mariani Show, Ed Morrissey welcomed Fr. Rocky to share his reflections on the death of Pope Francis and what lies ahead for the Catholic Church. Fr. Rocky began […]

Papal Funerals, Conclave Rules, and Delaying Papal Acts

April 23, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick offered a thorough and insightful explanation of what happens in the Church following the death of a pope, including the origins of the conclave, the ceremonial traditions that accompany the pope’s passing, and why upcoming events like canonizations are postponed. In the early Church, the Bishop of Rome was […]

“Our Dad Died”: A Father-Daughter Reflection from St. Peter’s Square

April 22, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

On a recent episode of Marriage Unhindered, host Doug Hinderer shared a moving and intimate conversation with his daughter Katie, who happened to be in Rome during the death of Pope Francis. Broadcasting live from within the “arms” of St. Peter’s Square, Katie offered listeners a heartfelt and firsthand account of the atmosphere in the […]

UPDATE: Vatican announces date and arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025April 23, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

The Vatican has officially announced the funeral arrangements for Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time (3 AM CT) in St. Peter’s Square. The Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, and concelebrated by bishops, […]

How do they create white and black smoke for the Papal Conclave?

April 22, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

As the world begins to look ahead to the upcoming conclave following the death of Pope Francis, Patrick Madrid took a moment on The Patrick Madrid Show to demystify one of the most iconic traditions in the papal election: the white and black smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel. Madrid explained that the smoke—white for […]

Fr. Rocky joins NewsNation to discuss the Pope’s passing and the upcoming election

April 22, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

Fr. Rocky joined NewsNation to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis, offering heartfelt insight into the Holy Father’s final days. He noted that the Church had been praying for Pope Francis over the past two months as his health declined, and yet, in true Franciscan spirit, the Pope gave of himself to the very […]

Who Can Be Elected Pope?

April 22, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, attention will soon begin to turn toward what comes next: the conclave, where the 267th successor of St. Peter will be elected. On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick walked listeners through an important question: Who is eligible to be elected Pope? According to Canon Law […]

Pope Francis: Radical Poverty, Mercy, and Devotion

April 21, 2025 Articles, Morning Air, News and Culture

On this special edition of Morning Air, Fr. Rocky joined the program to reflect on the death of Pope Francis, calling it “a sad but happy day.” Despite frail health, the Holy Father made a final public appearance on Easter Sunday, riding through St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile, blessing the faithful and offering the […]

UPDATE: Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis Postponed

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced this morning that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be declared a saint, has been officially postponed in the wake of Pope Francis’ death. The ceremony, originally scheduled for next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, will be rescheduled for a later date. The postponement is […]

Ashley Noronha LIVE from Vatican City: “The Lord gave him this final moment with his people.”

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, Relevant In Rome

Reporting live from Rome, Relevant Radio correspondent Ashley Noronha shared an intimate glimpse of the scene from Vatican City, where thousands of pilgrims and tourists gathered under the shadow of the Pope’s passing. “The square is still beautifully adorned with Easter flowers,” Noronha described, “tulips from the Netherlands line the steps of St. Peter’s […]

Msgr. James Shea on Pope Francis’ Message of Hope

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Articles, Morning Air, News and Culture

Monsignor James Shea, President of the University of Mary and longtime contributor to Morning Air, joined Relevant Radio live from Bismarck, North Dakota, to offer heartfelt reflections on the legacy of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Monsignor Shea shared that he was awakened at 4:30 a.m. to the news of the Pope’s death and immediately […]

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How Long Could the Conclave Process Take?

Fr. Rocky Reflects on the Pontificate of Pope Francis: A Shepherd to the End

Papal Funerals, Conclave Rules, and Delaying Papal Acts

“Our Dad Died”: A Father-Daughter Reflection from St. Peter’s Square

UPDATE: Vatican announces date and arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis

How do they create white and black smoke for the Papal Conclave?

Fr. Rocky joins NewsNation to discuss the Pope’s passing and the upcoming election

Who Can Be Elected Pope?

Pope Francis: Radical Poverty, Mercy, and Devotion

UPDATE: Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis Postponed

Ashley Noronha LIVE from Vatican City: “The Lord gave him this final moment with his people.”

Msgr. James Shea on Pope Francis’ Message of Hope