April 29, 2025

Pope Francis comforts a child

Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep 

During and after his election as pope in March 2013, he was a man of many firsts. 
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St. Catherine of Siena: Pray for Us!

Though she lived her life in a faith experience and spirituality far different from that of our own time, Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord ...
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The (Unofficial) Eighth Sacrament

Most Catholics can probably easily recall the seven sacraments. But if there was an eighth sacrament, it could possibly be the sacrament of the present moment.
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The Vatican in Rome | Photo by Patrick Schneider on Unsplash

Past conclaves give idea of when to watch for smoke from Sistine Chapel

The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect a new pope use smoke signals to communicate with the outside world.
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