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Did a premature conclave in 2013 invalidate the election of Pope Francis?

Apparent violations of canonical norms in the 2013 election of Pope Francis – regulations which were set by John Paul II and Benedict XVI – raise serious doubts about the legitimacy of Francis’s papacy and any upcoming papal conclave.

Opinion

Bruno Quintavalle

• Feb 24, 2025Feb 25, 2025

Fr. Heimerl: Pope Francis has reigned over a profound collapse in Catholic piety and doctrine

When we speak of the ‘Catholic Church’ today, we are undoubtedly talking about a church that has undergone such a profound transformation that we can only speak of a lasting break with everything that has been Catholic over the centuries.

Opinion

Fr. Joachim Heimerl

• Feb 13, 2025

David Clayton: World needs to rediscover the beauty of sacred art

On this episode of Faith & Reason, sacred artist and Pontifex University provost David Clayton joins John-Henry Westen and Deacon Keith Fournier to discuss the struggle between creating beautiful sacred art and naturalistic art, applying Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to art, the need to rediscover sacred art in our time, and more.

News

Antonino Cambria

• Feb 7, 2025Feb 7, 2025

Benedictine monk: Francis has given us two keys for understanding his pontificate

Francis gave us, in the first months of his pontificate, two keys to understanding his very different methodology. These two keys rule out the possibility of his being a formal heretic and therefore dissolve the entire debate about whether or not he is the Pope.

Opinion

Dom Pius Mary Noonan, O.S.B.

• Jan 9, 2025Jan 11, 2025

Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, citing damage to priestly vocations

In a letter dated October 22, 2024, and signed by Cardinal Ranjith himself, the Archbishop of Colombo stated: 'It has been brought to my knowledge that several parishes in the Archdiocese of Colombo have appointed girls as altar servers.'

News

Andreas Wailzer

• Dec 18, 2024

Pope Francis laments ‘ecological debt,’ repeats call for ‘elimination’ of death penalty

Pope Francis highlighted the three themes of the eradication of debt, the death penalty, and world hunger during his message for the 2025 World Day of Peace.

News

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Dec 12, 2024

Bishop Strickland: Abortion remains the preeminent issue of our time

On this week’s two-part episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland discusses not being complacent following the 2024 election, every breath we take being a gift from God, offering due gratitude to God, and more.

News

LifeSiteNews staff

• Nov 17, 2024Nov 16, 2024

Three ‘hate-motivated’ attacks rock Catholic church in Canada, lead to police investigation

The Edmonton Police Service is looking for suspects in separate incidents at Holy Rosary Church, including one in which a statue of Pope John Paul II was spray painted with the word 'burn.'

News

Anthony Murdoch

• Nov 6, 2024Nov 8, 2024

True human freedom can only be realized in following God and His truth

Authentic freedom can never be realized in decisions made against God and against what is good, because, as Pope St. John Paul II taught, only by obeying God’s law does freedom ‘abide in the truth’ and correspond to human dignity.

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Deacon Keith Fournier

• Oct 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024

Pope Francis’ encyclical Dilexit Nos: Sacred Heart is ‘incarnate synthesis of the Gospel’

Pope Francis’ new encyclical, entitled ‘Dilexit Nos,’ calls for a renewed devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, emphasizing the need to develop a personal relationship with Jesus as a counter to the distractions of the modern world.

Analysis

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Oct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024

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Articles tagged Pope John Paul Ii

Did a premature conclave in 2013 invalidate the election of Pope Francis?

Fr. Heimerl: Pope Francis has reigned over a profound collapse in Catholic piety and doctrine

David Clayton: World needs to rediscover the beauty of sacred art

Benedictine monk: Francis has given us two keys for understanding his pontificate

Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, citing damage to priestly vocations

Pope Francis laments ‘ecological debt,’ repeats call for ‘elimination’ of death penalty

Bishop Strickland: Abortion remains the preeminent issue of our time

Three ‘hate-motivated’ attacks rock Catholic church in Canada, lead to police investigation

True human freedom can only be realized in following God and His truth

Pope Francis’ encyclical Dilexit Nos: Sacred Heart is ‘incarnate synthesis of the Gospel’