Two things from Rome

Christ ruled, built and sanctified His Church of the Highness of the Cross. It is therefore extremely appropriate that the Virgin imitate Christ.

The Battle Coming in the Catholic Conclave - The Thinking Conservative

On May 7 next week 135 of the 252 Cardinals of the Catholic Church are set to convene for the first time since 2013. This so-called College of Cardinals will gather in the Vatican City for a conclave in order to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21. The Pope is the […] The post The Battle Coming in the Catholic Conclave appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.

As the Conclave approaches, the conflict between traditional and reformist hierarchs for the soul and governance of the Catholic Church emerges.

Two things from Rome

Hey everybody,Happy Saturday.I’m writing to you from Rome for two reasons, and I’ll be quick. Please read ‘em both.FIRSTIt's our policy at The Pillar to comp full subscriptions to religious sisters and brothers, seminarians, clerics in need, and other Catholics who are poor for the mission of the Gospel.We’re glad to do it — indeed, we’re proud to do it.And in the past month — especially in the weeks since Pope Francis died — we’ve gotten scores…