This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement. Father Joseph Breighner Commentary Uncategorized Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history for May 7 start Carol Glatz Apr 28, 2025 4 min read The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. FeatureNewsRemembering Pope FrancisVaticanWorld News The next pope: Lists abound, certainty does not for May 7 conclave Cindy Wooden Apr 28, 2025 4 min read The conclave to elect a new pope is scheduled to begin May 7 in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. FeatureNewsRemembering Pope FrancisVaticanWorld News U.S. cardinals who will enter conclave to elect pope Catholic News Service Apr 28, 2025 1 min read A list of the U.S. cardinals who are under the age of 80 and eligible to enter the conclave May 7 to elect a new pope. NewsRemembering Pope FrancisWar in UkraineWorld News Gudziak: Pope Francis gave a gift to the world through surprise Trump-Zelenskyy encounter Paulina Guzik Apr 28, 2025 4 min read In a powerful, unexpected moment at the Vatican, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met inside St. Peter’s Basilica on April 26 — just ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral Mass. FeatureNewsRemembering Pope FrancisVaticanWorld News Cardinals, faithful flock to Rome’s center to pray at pope’s tomb Carol Glatz Apr 28, 2025 5 min read Members of the College of Cardinals had a chance to take a quick bus tour through Rome on their way to visit the tomb of Pope Francis, who wanted to be buried in a Marian basilica three and a half miles from the Vatican. Previous 1 … 710 711 712 … 3140 Next
