In a moving broadcast from Morning Air, host John Morales and Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha reflected on the funeral of Pope Francis, a bittersweet farewell that drew the Universal Church and leaders from around the world to the heart of Rome. John described a stunning scene: over 250,000 people packed into St. Peter’s Square, with …
The Vatican announced that Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, will be the official start of the conclave to elect the next Holy Father. Patrick Madrid confirmed the long-awaited news, reminding us that the Church is now entering a sacred and historic moment. In the days leading up to the conclave, many cardinals—especially from the far corners …
It’s not uncommon to see dozens of cassocks moving up and down a street in Rome, Italy. Clerics are always coming and going in the center of the Catholic world. But Rome during a papal conclave is another matter. Nearly 30 million pilgrims are expected to visit during the Jubilee Year of 2025, and the …
In recent centuries, the papacy has slowly but surely begun to reflect the global nature of the Catholic Church. In 1978, the world saw the election of Pope John Paul II, a Pole whose papacy broke the Italian monopoly and brought fresh energy to the Vatican. After him came Pope Benedict XVI of Germany and …
The death of a pope is one of the most consequential events in the life of the Church on earth. When a pope dies, a series of events are set in motion to notify the faithful, secure the institutional church for the period without a pope, and begin the process of selecting his successor. Here’s …
NOTE: Drew Mariani is currently on pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima and will return from Europe on May 1, 2025. On a special edition of The Drew Mariani Show, Ed Morrissey welcomed Fr. Rocky to share his reflections on the death of Pope Francis and what lies ahead for the Catholic Church. Fr. Rocky began …
The Vatican has officially announced the funeral arrangements for Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time (3 AM CT) in St. Peter’s Square. The Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, and concelebrated by bishops, …
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced this morning that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be declared a saint, has been officially postponed in the wake of Pope Francis’ death. The ceremony, originally scheduled for next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, will be rescheduled for a later date. The postponement is …
Reporting live from Rome, Relevant Radio correspondent Ashley Noronha shared an intimate glimpse of the scene from Vatican City, where thousands of pilgrims and tourists gathered under the shadow of the Pope's passing. “The square is still beautifully adorned with Easter flowers,” Noronha described, “tulips from the Netherlands line the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica. …
Fr. Rocky joined WGN News this morning to discuss the death of Pope Francis, the legacy that he left us as the pope of mercy, and the time of mourning that the Catholic world will enter, preceding the conclave and the election of the next pope. Want to receive more information about the life and …
