John Morales of Morning Air teamed up with Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha pto rovide a captivating behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the first day of the impending conclave. From solemn rituals to heightened security, they explored the intricate and prayerful process that will ultimately reveal the next successor of St. Peter. The day began with the Mass …
The world watched as black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the first vote of the papal conclave has ended without a new pope being elected. This anticipated moment marks the beginning of the sacred, secretive process in which the College of Cardinals will discern and elect the next successor …
The Catholic Church has officially entered the Sede Vacante, the phase of the papacy when the Chair of Peter stands empty and the world waits for a new Holy Father. With Pope Francis laid to rest and nine days of mourning now complete, the focus shifts to what comes next: the conclave. Rome Correspondent Ashley …
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, …
