Pope Francis announced the formation of a council of eight Cardinals to assist him in reforming the Roman Curia. Eric Ramirez explains who these Cardinals are and what their task will be.
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TJPodcast: What’s in a (Pope’s) Name?
TJP asks a Franciscan for insight into the new pope’s choice of name. Here’s Sam Sawyer’s interview with Fr. Dan Horan.
What Pope Francis Wants to Change
Everybody has an idea about how Pope Francis should change the Church — but his idea starts with us.
Even Celebrities Love This Pope
Celebrity or Papacy? Both/And, baby, Both/And. Quang Tran on what celebs are saying about Francis.
Musical Musings with a Pope Emeritus
Listen in to get the inside scoop on Benedict XVI, his retirement, his top choice for pope, and his advice for the newly minted Francis!
Habemus Curriculum Vitae
So who is Pope Francis? Peter Folan has five quick notes on the new pontiff.
Habemus Papam Franciscum
The first Jesuit pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, was elected this evening in Rome.
Don’t Be Alarmed, Just Use Pope Alarm
Worried you might miss the election of the new Pope? Don’t be. Quang Tran tells you why.
Selection Time!
The Selection of Pope begins! Jeff Sullivan thinks that this selection process could learn a thing or two from another event in March – March Madness!
Worth Reading: Does the Holy Spirit Choose the Pope?
Over at Time.com, Jim Martin has posed a provocative question: does the Holy Spirit actually choose the pope?