Crux Now Taking the Catholic Pulse
- ‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Matteo Zuppiby John L. Allen Jr. on April 25, 2025 at 6:41 am
The 69-year-old Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna arguably is as close to a potential “Pope Francis II” as one will find among the plausible contenders.
- ‘There are no candidates in a conclave,’ says Filipino Cardinal Davidby Joseph San Mateo on April 24, 2025 at 9:38 am
Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David downplayed talks about “popular candidates” in the upcoming conclave, and said a papal election is unlike the political processes seen in different parts of the globe.
- Remembering Francis through his most iconic picturesby Elise Ann Allen on April 24, 2025 at 8:57 am
Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar speech, but through his unique way of communicating more through actions than words.
- ‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Pietro Parolinby John L. Allen Jr. on April 24, 2025 at 8:57 am
The case for Cardinal Pietro Parolin as pope centers on his deep diplomatic formation and experience.
- Mourners pay final respects to Pope Francis ahead of Saturday’s funeral Massby Crux Staff on April 23, 2025 at 9:59 am
Mourners on Wednesday morning began filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose remains will lie in state inside the basilica for the next three days prior to his funeral Mass on Saturday.