While awaiting a new pope, delay in canonization allows time to know more about Blessed Carlo Acutis - Jaymie Stuart Wolfe - The Dialog

While awaiting a new pope, delay in canonization allows time to know more about Blessed Carlo Acutis - Jaymie Stuart Wolfe - The Dialog

Eighty thousand adolescents thought they were traveling to Rome for the much-anticipated canonization of Carlo Acutis. Instead, many were in the Eternal City for the Holy Father’s funeral. A pope’s death isn’t like a presidential election or even the death of a king. Popes don’t have heirs. So, when the chair of St. Peter is empty, everything comes to a standstill. No bishops can be named — or retired. No treaties can be signed. And no new saint…