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Countdown to the Conclave, Day 14: How to Celebrate the Announcement

Image of The use of vuvuzela is NOT one of our ten recommendations for celebrating the election of our new pope!

A forwarded email describing how one family plans on celebrating the election -- the pealing of a large bell  --  of the new pope ... continue reading


The Papal Conclave: Day 1 Schedule

Image of The Sistine Chapel where the cardinals will enter at 11.30 am EDT to take their oath of secrecy and prepare for the first ballot in the afternoon.

Catholic Online will be posting updates throughout the day if there is any breaking news, especially if white smoke is seen arising from ... continue reading



The Church That the New Pope Will Govern Watch

Image of Empty chair of Peter

It will be a Church with two thirds of the faithful in the southern hemisphere. With more Catholics in Manila than in Holland. With the ... continue reading


Countdown to the Conclave, Day 13: The Conclave in the Social Media Era

Image of Thus far only two dozen cardinals are using Twitter, with more should to come!

Some priests and prelates proudly proclaim their ignorance of the virtual world by refraining from the use of email or the Internet, much ... continue reading


Countdown to the Conclave, Day 11: Will the Cardinals Elect a 'Reformer' Pope? Watch

Image of Even though first vote will take place Tuesday night, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington D.C. told the La Stampa:

The reform coalition was in no hurry to get the conclave underway or to hold an initial vote. With every day that passes the likelihood of ... continue reading


Paging 'Peter the Roman': Debunking the Prophecy of St. Malachy Watch

Image of Malachy was an Irish bishop of the 12th century who allegedly received a revelation and subsequently wrote a series of brief cryptic phrases describing the 112 popes who would succeed the then-current pontiff, Innocent II.

We can rest assured that the cardinal-electors won't be giving these so-called "prophecies" as much as a fleeting thought in their ... continue reading



Countdown to the Conclave, Day 10: Construction in the Sistine Chapel Points to the Work of the Next Pope Watch

Image of The workers preparing the Sistine Chapel

The image of the workmen engaged in the physical work of preparation in the Sistine Chapel points to the extensive work of rebuilding the ... continue reading


Countdown to the Conclave, Day 9: Did the American Cardinals Talk Too Much?

Image of Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston on his way to the Vatican for the next conclave.

The decision of the U.S. cardinals to hold daily press briefings can no doubt be understood, exactly as explained by Cardinal DiNardo, an ... continue reading


Countdown to the Conclave, Day 8: Unexpected High Humor at the Conclave Watch

Image of Ralph Napiersi, the self-styled bishop who tried to crash the Conclave

If you've ever been in a room with group of cardinals, you will know that their attire is quite striking and distinctive. But since there ... continue reading


World's oldest serviceable fighter jet to fly again

Image of The Gloster Meteor is one of the most beloved icons of the Royal Air Force.

The world's oldest British fighter jet is taking to the skies once again over England, a treat for air enthusiasts around the world. A ... continue reading


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