The Maga Catholics trying to take back control of the church

The Maga Catholics trying to take back control of the church

A growing number of Americans hope that Pope Francis’s death will mark a decisive conservative shift for the papacy

Analysis: The Next Pope's Selection Process - The Pennsylvania Daily Star

With the death of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals – a body of senior Church leaders – will begin the process of choosing a new head of the Catholic Church by gathering in a Conclave. Several names have emerged as the Papabili – those Cardinals considered most likely to be elected Pope by Vatican experts, scholars, and journalists. Though any male, baptized Catholic can be elected Pope, historically the college has selected one among thems…

Will the next pope be good for the Jews?

It’s hard to guess what direction the Catholic church might go after the death of Pope Francis Monday morning. Francis was a liberalizing changemaker in the church, speaking out — sometimes very sharply — about climate change, immigration and LGBTQ+ acceptance. But he was divisive as well, cracking down on the growing “tradcath” movement so strictly that many worried he was going to cause a schism. Tradcaths (short for traditional Catholics), wh…

Smoke signals and soul-searching: Catholics reflect as church awaits new Pope

As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to Rome, where the Catholic Church is preparing to select its next spiritual leader.In South Texas Coastal Bend, local Catholics are reflecting on the popes legacyand the future of the faith.I really didnt care much for the popes position. Im a progressive Catholic, said Ian Smith of Corpus Christi.Others voiced more conservative views.I dont believe in men marrying men its wrong…

What’s next for the Catholic Church after Pope Francis?

The first Latin American pope has died. We look at his legacy, reforms and what his death means for the Catholic Church.

Here's what the cardinals must do to cleanse the Church after Pope Francis' death

Surely a holy and fearless man who loves the Catholic Church exists in the College of Cardinals?