HOW DOES THE CHURCH CHOOSE THE NEXT POPE? A solemn and sacred task now lies ahead: the selection of Pope Francis' successor. That process is called the conclave — an ancient method of discernment that has changed little over the past 800 years. Here's how it works.READ
A POPE OF PERIPHERIES AND PARADOX Pope Francis "came to the papacy with the power of symbolism already at his side. But symbols alone do not make a legacy," writes Kelsey Reinhardt. "His pontificate has been marked by deep paradoxes...."READ
OVER 1 MILLION CONGOLESE DRAWN TO PAPAL MASS Among the most memorable milestones of Pope Francis' pontificate was his 2023 journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's the story of when the late pontiff drew more than one million faithful at an outdoor Mass there.READ
WHEN POPE FRANCIS MADE HISTORY IN IRAQ In March 2021, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to set foot in Iraq, and the first Pope to openly celebrate Mass in a Muslim country. His four-day apostolic visit there brought healing, hope, and dialogue to a land scarred by war and religious persecution.READ
CARDINALS HOLD GENERAL CONGREGATION After a 90-minute general congregation of the cardinals already present in Rome, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, the 82-year-old archbishop emeritus of Mexico City, told CatholicVote that the discussions thus far have been "mostly procedural," as many cardinals have yet to arrive in Rome. The current College of Cardinals comprises 252 members, including a record 135 electors.READ
CONCLAVE COVERAGE SOON TO COME When the time comes, we will be sure to keep all our subscribers informed about the next papal conclave. Forward this edition of the LOOP to friends or invite them to sign up at catholicvote.org/getloop to ensure everyone stays up to date.GET THE LOOP
THE FOOTNOTE THAT SPARKED A WAR OVER MARRIAGE & FAMILY While Pope Francis' exhortation Amoris Laetitia aimed to offer a broad and predominantly positive vision of marriage, its message and legacy became overshadowed by controversy surrounding a brief footnote in Chapter 8 — one that had profound repercussions.READ
THREADING THE MEDJUGORJE NEEDLE In a deft strategic decision, Pope Francis in 2024 authorized public devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje, thus preserving any spiritual fruits of the devotion, but avoided a definitive judgment on the apparitions.READ
WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR HOLY FATHER'S REPOSE Please join us in our continued prayers for Pope Francis' repose, and for the whole Church.PRAY AND SHARE
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