Vacant Seat —
A total of 37 cardinal electors from the Americas, representing diverse ecclesial contexts in terms of history, geographical location and…
Sede Vacante —
The next Conclave will include 133 cardinal electors. A central role is played by Europe, with 52 electors, including 17…
REMEMBRANCE —
The Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, renowned for his sculptures ‘Homeless Jesus’ and ‘Angels Unawares’, which feature prominently in the Vatican,…
Vacant office —
The Conclave is set to begin on 7 May. There will be 133 cardinal electors, with a significant European presence.…
JUBILEE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES —
A contemplative community in central France welcomes women with Down syndrome into consecrated life. Prayer, work and fraternity are intertwined…
Pope Francis and Ukraine —
The reflections of Major Archbishop of Kyiv reflects upon Pope Francis’ funeral: the important presence of President Zelensky and the…
Remembrances —
Father Guillermo Marcó, who served as Cardinal Bergoglio’s spokesman in Buenos Aires for nine years, travelled to Rome to attend…
INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE —
Rabbi Abraham Skorka, a personal friend of Pope Francis, shares his memories of their special bond, forged in Buenos Aires:…
INTERVIEW —
“His immense humanity and deep spirituality remain enshrined in my heart.” Cardinal Semeraro shares his personal memories of Pope Francis…
POPE FRANCIS AND CHINA —
Speaking to SIR from Shanghai, Chiaretto Yan describes the moment the news of Pope Francis’ death reached China, the reaction…
Politics —
Eurocentrism is a distant memory. Europe’s 27 member states are facing unprecedented challenges, and they can either close ranks or…
Myanmar —
“Please continue to pray for peace in Myanmar” is Bishop Lucius Hre Kung’s plea following the destruction of the Church…