Yesterday, in the heart of the Catholic Church, a sacred drama reached its summit. The conclave has ended. White smoke has risen. A new pope has been chosen — a moment that reaches back through centuries, a moment when the Church stands poised, not merely looking to the future, but standing at the crossroads of…

There was much silliness leading up to this week’s conclave. For example… Did you see that Cardinal Chomali of Santiago washed his own white shirt in order to “arrive at the conclave spotless!” There is even a picture of his hands washing the shirt! Yeah, amazing! Did you hear that Cardinal Oscar Rodriquez Maradiaga left…

Habemus Papam! As I’m sure you’re all aware, we have a new pope: Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Although somewhat of a dark horse candidate, before the conclave he was seen as a potential “compromise” choice. However, his election on only the 4th ballot makes it hard to see that…