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Pope Francis’ Death and Legacy — Part 3: Gospel or Throne?

April 23, 2025

Gospel or Throne: What the Vatican Conclave After Pope Francis Means for the Church The Vatican conclave after Pope Francis is not just a moment of tradition—it’s a moral test. Pope Francis didn’t just lead

Composite image showing Pope Francis waving at dusk, four Catholic cardinals standing together, and white smoke rising from a conclave chimney.

Pope Francis’ Death and Legacy — Part 2: Who Inherits the Fire?

April 23, 2025

The world now turns its eyes to Pope Francis’ successors. Pope Francis is gone and the Church must decide who will carry his fire, and who might take it further. As the conclave approaches