21 h. ago Irish Perspectives on Desired Qualities for the New Pope at Conclave

The process of electing a new pope begins today, with cardinals from across the globe preparing to cast their votes. While the exact timing of the white smoke emerging remains uncertain, and the identity of the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church is still unknown, there is a palpable sense of excitement. Many have […]

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24 h. ago Inside the Issues: Gaza Aid Blockade, EBU’s Eurovision Pressure, and the Conclave

In the latest episode of Behind the Story, the new podcast from RTÉ News, Katie Hannon, Fran McNulty, and David McCullagh delve into the situation in Gaza. Conditions are deteriorating further for those affected—starvation is rampant due to the aid blockade, and Israeli politicians are openly discussing plans to assert control over the territory, potentially […]

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27 h. ago The Mathematics of the Papal Conclave: A Statistical Overview

The Vatican’s papal conclave, tasked with electing a new spiritual leader for the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, is guided by traditions and protocols that have developed over centuries. However, this year’s conclave will be shaped by unique arithmetic: 133 Cardinal-electors A historic number of cardinals are eligible to cast their votes in this conclave. This […]

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1 week ago Discovering the Accuracy of the Film Conclave: A Closer Look

As the Vatican gears up for the covert assembly of cardinals tasked with selecting a successor to Pope Francis, set aside—at least somewhat—what you may have gathered from the film Conclave, last year’s blockbuster depicting intricate power struggles and betrayal. The conclave designated to choose a new pope is anticipated to commence sometime after 6 […]

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2 w. ago Understanding Conclave Terminology: From Electors to Habemus Papam

In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, the Catholic Church will partake in a series of intricate rituals, employing terminology that may not be familiar to many. Such terminology will be present during the conclave. At this forthcoming event, the cardinal-electors will convene in the Sistine Chapel to select a successor to the Pope in […]

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3 w. ago The Current State of the Sudan War: Two Years of Destruction

Sudan has now entered its third year of conflict, showing no signs of relief for its weary civilians. Tens of thousands have lost their lives, and more than 13 million have been displaced, leading the United Nations to label this as the world’s largest crisis in terms of hunger and displacement. Here’s a brief overview […]

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