A Comprehensive Look at the Conclave & the Sistine Chapel The Sistine Chapel, a pillar of Renaissance art and architecture, was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV in 1473 & …
Pope Francis became the first pope from the Americas & the Southern Hemisphere when he took office on March 13, 2013. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos …
An important occasion in the Roman Catholic Church is the papal conclave, which elects a new pope. This ritualistic and traditional process attracts the attention of both the faithful …
Frequently summed up in the slogan “America First,” President Donald Trump’s economic agenda was marked by a number of audacious projects meant to transform the American economy. When Trump …
Pope Francis’s Effect on the Catholic Church Pope Francis, who took office in March 2013, has unquestionably changed the face of the Catholic Church with his distinct style of …
One important organization in the Roman Catholic Church that acts as a conduit between the pope and the Catholic community around the world is the College of Cardinals. The …
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis—the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas—has had a lasting impact on the Catholic Church through his reforms. A number …
The summer of 2023 is set to be a pivotal time for travelers as the globe comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is now a greater desire than …
The Catholic Church’s Role in International Politics The Catholic Church has long played a major role in international politics, with sway that goes well beyond its religious endeavors. The …
The continuity of spiritual leadership from Saint Peter, whom Catholics believe was chosen by Christ to lead His disciples, to the current Pope is symbolized by papal succession, which …