Coverage of the 2025 Papal Conclave by Paul Gleiser
An amazing (and unexpected) experience.
As recently as Wednesday afternoon I had gotten it on good authority that there was virtually no chance that an American would be elected to the papacy. Read more...
The thing that couldn't happen
There was no chance of there ever being an American pope. Until one walked out onto the papal balcony. Read more...
First American pope in history.
Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Read more...
What's it like at a conclave.
What's it like? Here's an attempt to bring you to Rome to experience a conclave for yourself. Read more...
White smoke rises!
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. Read more...
A fitting place to elect a pope.
The process of electing a new pope takes place in a building that is rather plain on the outside, but is absolutely spectacular on the inside. Read more...
Is it this man?
At the 2025 papal conclave that man — according to many and according to Vegas oddsmakers — is Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more...
Issues that plagues the Church.
The clergy abuse scandal has rocked the Catholic Church since the start of the 21st century and has been a topic facing the previous three popes. Read more...
Father Thomas Reese's insights.
Father Thomas Reese is a noted Vatican expert and author of the book, “Inside the Vatican - The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church.” Read more...
Paul Gleiser on Fox Across America reporting from Rome - 5/8/25
Paul Gleiser on Fox Across America reporting from Rome as the new pope is announced - 5/9/25
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Interesting Links
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- List of Papal Conclaves
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- List of all popes throughout history
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