
Rome Bids Farewell to Its Bishop
On Monday 21 April, a sequence of unpredictable events unfolded with the death of Pope Francis. Just a day earlier, the entire world had seen

On Monday 21 April, a sequence of unpredictable events unfolded with the death of Pope Francis. Just a day earlier, the entire world had seen
Despite past disagreements, Vice President JD Vance congratulates Pope Leo XIV and prepares to attend his first mass in Rome.

If the new pope takes a more welcoming line to traditionalists, and holds the line on abortion, euthanasia, and gender ideology, he will go far in winning over U.S. Catholic conservatives.

Perhaps the new pope will begin to roll back the disgraceful policy of discrimination against the Latin Mass and “build bridges” with the Catholic Church’s traditionalists.
In his first sermon as pope, Leo XIV called on Catholics to preach boldly where faith is scorned or opposed.

The pope was elected after less than 24 hours of conclave, indicating a rapid consensus among the cardinals.
