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FaithScripture Reflections
Valerie Schultz
A Reflection for Thursday of the Second Week of Easter, by Valerie Schultz
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by J.D. Long García
FaithScripture Reflections
Kevin Clarke
A Reflection for the Feast of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles, by Kevin Clarke
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, by Terrance Klein
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
In a pre-conclave meeting, an Italian cardinal, and backer of Cardinal Parolin as next pope, attacked Pope Francis for opening positions of responsibility in the church to men and women not in holy orders.
Michael B. Jordan, left, in “Sinners” (Warner Brothers)
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
As the film’s title promises, there is plenty of sin on display, even before the vampires arrive.
FaithThe Word
Victor Cancino, S.J.
May 4, 2025, the Third Sunday of Easter: Pope Francis’s recent death invites reflection on the office of Peter’s successor. This Sunday’s readings, meanwhile, are grounded in the shifting experiences of Peter the Apostle.
FaithFaith and Reason
Bryan N. Massingale
As we prepare for a new papacy, an important question faces the church: What foundations do we inherit from Pope Francis’ bold reimagining of Catholic moral theology? How will the church carry forward the vision he nurtured—a vision both thoroughly traditional and courageously new?
FaithFaith in Focus
Kerry Weber
Somehow, incredibly, this celibate, elderly man often doled out some of the best and most valuable parenting advice I’ve received along the way.
FaithPodcasts
JesuiticalInside the Vatican
America’s editors on the ground in Rome discuss the latest conclave news and the work that remain for whoever is elected as Pope Francis’ successor.
FaithConclave Diary
James Martin, S.J.
Much of what you hear about who the next pope will be, spoken with enormous confidence by people in the know, is often completely contradictory.
FaithNews
Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service
Cardinals Rosa and Sako said they expect the conclave to be brief and last two to three days. While not revealing a name, Cardinal Sako said he already had a “very clear” idea of who he intended to vote for.
FaithNews
Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service
All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting rights.
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
Mario Vargas Llosa's long literary life established him as a monumental figure in Spanish-language literature and Latin American history.
FaithScripture Reflections
Heather Trotta
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter, by Heather Trotta
FaithConclave Diary
Colleen Dulle
Canon law does not give much specific direction about who can make decisions for the church during the interregnum.
FaithPodcasts
Inside the VaticanJesuitical
How “unity” and “clarity” are becoming buzzwords for reversing Pope Francis’ style of governance: a Conclave Podcast from America’s team in Rome
FaithDispatches
J.D. Long García
“He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great example for us to follow,” a priest from Honduras told America.
FaithNews
Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service
In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 in the Pauline Chapel, not far from the Sistine Chapel where the cardinals will vote for the next pope.
FaithPodcasts
Preach
Deacon Marlowe Sabater, minister to seafarers and port workers, reflects on the Gospel story of the risen Christ meeting his disciples on the shore—and connects it to those who work and live at sea today.