The anticipation gripping the Catholic world has reached a fever pitch as the cardinals tasked with electing a new pope prepared to retreat behind the heavy doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel for their second day of voting in the conclave. The process, steeped in tradition and secrecy, holds significant importance for the 1.4 billion […]

As the clock ticks down toward a historic conclave at the Vatican, the atmosphere is ripe with anticipation and reverent silence. Numerous Roman Catholic cardinals have started arriving at the Vatican, preparing for the monumental task ahead: selecting a new pontiff to replace Pope Francis. The conclave is not just a ceremonial gathering but a […]