So here I am, on my way to the Eternal City to report on the election of a new pontiff, with the memory of my previous visit for the same purpose in 2013 weighing depressingly on my mind. At that time, finding myself almost clueless regarding the character of Cardinal Bergoglio, I immediately consulted a…

As a conclave approaches, it is important to put forward some suggestions that one hopes will be considered relevant by the Cardinals called to elect the successor of Peter. In truth, given the importance and centrality of these themes, it should not even be doubted that they are considered important for a future Pontiff, but…