Justin Robinson OSB Whilst the legacy of Pope Francis may take years to be fully understood, interreligious dialogue clearly emerged as one of the quiet yet defining themes of his papacy—particularly in his engagement with the Islamic world. Key appointments to the College of Cardinals, landmark visits, high-profile meetings and the publication of historic…
There is a growing need for the childlike simplicity of St Therese’s ‘little way,’ as Mr Sweeney’s daughters, Marcie and Therese noticed after starting their journey as the custodians of the relics, writes Renata Milán Morales In the heart of Kildare, a family that mirrors the Martin family has dedicated its life to bringing the…
Paolo Affatato There is the Pope who, as soon as he is elected, falls off his horse. And the one who leaves the cardinals in suspense for three days before saying the fateful ‘I accept’. There are the bets, which were already going crazy in the 16th century. And there is the tale of the…
Paolo Affatato Walking through Viterbo, a charming town 40 km north of Rome, one has the feeling of taking a fantastic journey through time. In the historical centre, embraced by imposing and intact walls erected after the year 1000, the buildings, churches and palaces, all built with the local volcanic stone, the dark grey ‘peperino’…
We want to create a space where people can connect, not just through prayer but through sharing meals, stories, and experiences Renata Milán Morales hears This year marks the 40th anniversary of the All Ireland Rosary Rally, a milestone for an event that has become a highlight of the Irish Catholic year. Held each year…
Army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy forgives radicalised attacker In a testament to Faith, Fr Paul Murphy, a chaplain with the Irish Defence Forces, has publicly forgiven the teenage boy who attempted to take his life in a knife attack at Renmore Barracks, Galway, on August 15, 2024. Fr Murphy shared his reflections on the ordeal…
Growing public pressure alone has ensured that the conclave today is usually a matter of a few days. One papal election in history once lasted over 1,000 days. The inhabitants of Viterbo found this too colourful. People love the conclave – and the media love it even more. The highest level of secrecy, at the…
Historically, the time had once again been ripe for a religious man in the papal office. And the Jesuit Francis obviously wanted this to continue in the near future. Because he has massively increased the number of religious as voters. Jorge Mario Bergoglio has brought many superlatives to papal history from his native Argentina: he…
By: Christiane Laudage Popes have been choosing new names for over 1,000 years. What is the tradition behind this, which names are considered taboo – and what does the choice of name reveal about the future pontificate? White smoke above St Peter’s Square announces unequivocally: the Chair of Peter is once again occupied, a new…
By: Leticia Witte (KNA) Relations between the world Jewish community and the Vatican are strained – especially since 7 October 2023. What international Jewish organisations now expect from a new pope. It will not be easy for the next Pope to follow in the footsteps of Francis – this is the opinion of Chief Rabbi…
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