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06-05-2025
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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will gather Wednesday at the Vatican to begin the process of selecting a pontiff to replace Pope Francis, a beloved figure whose 12-year reign ended with his death April 21 at the age of 88. Francis sought to make the church welcoming and inclusive. He eased rules on annulments and remarriage within the church and allowed priests to bless same-sex marriages. Some Catholics believe he went too far − including Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was raised on a Midwest dairy farm and blamed Francis' efforts for 'confusion, error and division" within the church. Now the gathering of more than 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path for the church: A pope willing to confront world leaders in defense of the marginalized or a pope who confines his commentary to strictly church matters. Francis made history as the first pope from Latin America. There has never been one from the U.S. and the next one is also likely to hail from elsewhere. Once a pope is elected, he enters the "Room of Tears" next to the Sistine Chapel where he dons the white papal vestments for the first time. Will we see the first American pope? How USA's image could come into play How will the voting for pope take place? Here are the specifics of the voting process, according to the Vatican: Each cardinal writes the name of their chosen candidate on a ballot, folds it, holds it aloft and carries it to the altar in order of rank. The cardinal places the ballot on a plate covering a chalice and says, in Italian: 'I call as my witness Christ the Lord, who will be my judge, that my vote is given to the one whom I believe should be elected according to God." The cardinal then uses the plate to drop the vote into the chalice, bows to the altar and returns to his seat. Cardinals who are unable to walk give their folded ballot to a "scrutineer," who follows the same procedure without reciting the oath again. Any cardinals who are too ill to be in the chapel are given ballots and a sealed box with a slit where the folded ballots can be inserted. Once the votes are cast, the "infirmarii" bring the box back to the chapel, where it is opened in front of the electors. The votes are counted and added to those already in the main chalice. LGBTQ+ advocacy group expects compromise candidate will be elected Francis DeBernardo, executive director of New Ways Ministry, a national Catholic outreach group advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance and equity, says he expects the next pope will be a compromise candidate. DeBernardo, in an statement issued Tuesday, said some cardinals have been vocal in their opposition to Francis' leadership of the church and that he expects "vigorous debate" in the conclave about Pope Francis' legacy of including migrants, LGBTQ+ people, prisoners and others on the margins, instead of strictly emphasizing church teachings. But he said Francis' inclusive approach would be hard for the next pope to abandon. DeBernardo said Catholic numbers diminished in Europe and the U.S. during the papacies of John Paul II and Benedict VI. "Pope Francis' inclusive welcome of everybody brought Catholics back to the fold and appealed to new members as well," he said. "These successful results will certainly appeal to the voting cardinals." What is the timeline for the conclave? The Vatican released a timeline for the conclave. There will be a Mass Wednesday morning, then at 3:45 p.m. local time − 9:45 a.m. ET − the cardinals will be transported from Casa Santa Marta, where they are being housed, to the Apostolic Palace "in choir dress" before entering the conclave. On Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. local time −2:15 a.m. ET − the cardinals will celebrate Mass in the Pauline Chapel. There will then be a midmorning prayer in the Sistine Chapel and voting will begin. It is possible that white smoke signaling election of a pope could come as soon at 10:30 a.m. local time − 4:30 a.m. ET − that day. At the conclusion of the votes, there were will an evening prayer before they return to Santa Marta at 7:30 p.m. local time − 1:30 p.m. ET. If the multiple votes scheduled for that day fail to result in someone receiving a two-thirds majority, they will return for more voting Friday and as many days as is required to elect a pontiff. Cardinals call for peace on eve of conclave More than 170 cardinals, including those who will elect the new pope, gathered Tuesday for prayer and to discuss a wide range of issues ahead of the conclave. Climate change, economic issues and efforts to promote peace in war-torn countries were among the topics, the Vatican said. "The theme of communion was emphasized as a calling for the new pope to be a pontifex, a builder of bridges, a shepherd, a master of humanity and the face of a Samaritan Church," the Vatican said in a statement. Cardinals drawing attention ahead of conclave vote Italy has provided 217 of the 266 popes, and some Italians are among a long list of cardinals considered strong contenders. They include Matteo Zuppi, 69, a close associate of Francis; Pietro Parolin, 70, the Vatican Secretary of State who is considered a moderate; and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, 60, an Italian who served the church in Jerusalem for more than a decade and whose relative youth could work against him. Some top contenders from outside Italy include Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, of the Philippines, a liberal sometimes referred to as "Francis 2;" Cardinal Peter Erdo, 72, of Hungary, who is considered a favorite among the more conservative cardinals; and Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 76, of Ghana, who would be the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa. A battle for the soul of the Church: What's at stake in conclave this week How long will the conclave take? The conclave will continue until a pope is elected. One vote is expected the first day, then two each morning and two each afternoon until a candidate claims the two-thirds majority. The ballots are burned after each vote; black smoke emits from the Sistine Chapel when the vote fails to select a pope. White smoke means the decision has been made. If the electors fail to reach an agreement after three days, a break of up to one day is allowed "for prayer, free discussion among voters and a brief spiritual exhortation." There is no set time limit for the conclave, but recent conclaves have lasted only a few days. Betting odds rise for one favorite: Who will be the next pope? A conclave unlike any other Though Francis didn't make any major changes to the conclave itself, his outreach to what he called 'the peripheries'' left an imprint. A record 108 of voting cardinals were appointed by Francis, more than 80%. For the first time in memory, Europeans make up less than 50% of the voting cardinals. And more than two dozen cardinal electors are from countries that have never voted for a pope, among them Rwanda, Myanmar and South Sudan, according to the Washington Post. 'There are now many cardinals from Asia and North Africa who are potential popes," said Massimo Faggioli, a professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University. "That makes it different than it has been for many centuries.' This year's conclave: How papal pick gathering is different this year How does the pope choose a name? Each new pope, once chosen by a conclave of the College of Cardinals, can take on a new name, one infused with meaning, history and tradition. When Jorge Bergoglio ascended to the papacy, he chose to become Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century friar who rejected his family's wealth and went to live, minister and work among the poor. Other popes have chosen names that reflected their own values, their own heritage or their own heroes. St. Peter was the first pope, one of the 12 apostles and the man who Catholics believe was ordained by Jesus himself. Petros is Greek for "stone" or "rock." According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said to the apostle who'd been known as Simon, "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down to historic conclave.
USA Today
06-05-2025
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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave Show Caption Hide Caption Most divers papal conclave includes electors from 71 countries With electors from 71 countries, this will be the most geographically diverse conclave to choose a pope. The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will gather Wednesday at the Vatican to begin the process of selecting a pontiff to replace Pope Francis, a beloved figure whose 12-year reign ended with his death April 21 at the age of 88. Francis sought to make the church welcoming and inclusive. He eased rules on annulments and remarriage within the church and allowed priests to bless same-sex marriages. Some Catholics believe he went too far − including Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was raised on a Midwest dairy farm and blamed Francis' efforts for 'confusion, error and division" within the church. Now the gathering of more than 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path for the church: A pope willing to confront world leaders in defense of the marginalized or a pope who confines his commentary to strictly church matters. Francis made history as the first pope from Latin America. There has never been one from the U.S. and the next one is also likely to hail from elsewhere. Will we see the first American pope? How USA's image could come into play Italy has provided 217 of the 266 popes, and some Italians are among a long list of cardinals considered strong contenders. They include Matteo Zuppi, 69, a close associate of Francis; Pietro Parolin, 70, the Vatican Secretary of State who is considered a moderate; and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, 60, an Italian who served the church in Jerusalem for more than a decade and whose relative youth could work against him. Some top contenders from outside Italy include Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, of the Philippines, a liberal sometimes referred to as "Francis 2;" Cardinal Peter Erdo, 72, of Hungary, who is considered a favorite among the more conservative cardinals; and Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 76, of Ghana, who would be the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa. A battle for the soul of the Church: What's at stake in conclave this week The conclave will continue until a pope is elected. One vote is expected the first day, then two each morning and two each afternoon until a candidate claims the two-thirds majority. The ballots are burned after each vote; black smoke emits from the Sistine Chapel when the vote fails to select a pope. White smoke means the decision has been made. If the electors fail to reach an agreement after three days, a break of up to one day is allowed "for prayer, free discussion among voters and a brief spiritual exhortation." There is no set time limit for the conclave, but recent conclaves have lasted only a few days. Betting odds rise for one favorite: Who will be the next pope? Though Francis didn't make any major changes to the conclave itself, his outreach to what he called 'the peripheries'' left an imprint. A record 108 of voting cardinals were appointed by Francis, more than 80%. For the first time in memory, Europeans make up less than 50% of the voting cardinals. And more than two dozen cardinal electors are from countries that have never voted for a pope, among them Rwanda, Myanmar and South Sudan, according to the Washington Post. 'There are now many cardinals from Asia and North Africa who are potential popes," said Massimo Faggioli, a professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University. "That makes it different than it has been for many centuries.' A conclave like no other: How papal pick gathering is different this year Each new pope, once chosen by a conclave of the College of Cardinals, can take on a new name, one infused with meaning, history and tradition. When Jorge Bergoglio ascended to the papacy, he chose to become Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century friar who rejected his family's wealth and went to live, minister and work among the poor. Other popes have chosen names that reflected their own values, their own heritage or their own heroes. St. Peter was the first pope, one of the 12 apostles and the man who Catholics believe was ordained by Jesus himself. Petros is Greek for "stone" or "rock." According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said to the apostle who'd been known as Simon, "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church."
USA Today
06-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
From Peter to Linus to Francis: How do popes pick their papal names?
From Peter to Linus to Francis: How do popes pick their papal names? Show Caption Hide Caption Vatican announces conclave date on May 7 to elect a new pope The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals has agreed to begin a conclave May 7 to elect the next pope, per the Vatican. Kendrick Lamar once said, "If I'm gonna tell a real story, I'm gonna start with my name." It's a long way from hip hop to the Holy See, but that sentiment is something both realms have in common: Names matter, and they can help tell a person's story. Each new pope, once chosen by a conclave of the College of Cardinals, can take on a new name, one infused with meaning, history and tradition. When Jorge Bergoglio ascended to the papacy, he chose to become Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century friar who rejected his family's wealth and went to live, minister and work among the poor. Francis was the first pope from the Americas, and the first Jesuit pope. He was also the first pope to choose the name Francis. Meeting with journalists in 2013, shortly after he became pope, he explained how he settled on the name: According to the Catholic Herald, a friend, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, "embraced me and kissed me and said, 'Don't forget the poor,' and that struck me... Immediately I thought of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis was a man of peace, a man of poverty, a man who loved and protected creation." Other popes have chosen names that reflected their own values, their own heritage, or their own heroes. Not all members of Catholic religious orders change their names upon entering ministry. But for those who do, accepting or choosing a new name is symbolic of that person's new stage in life, their entry into a new community and a new way of serving God and other people. According to the Sioux Falls Bishop's Bulletin, popes began choosing new names early in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. In 533, a new pope was selected. His name, Mercurius, though, honored a Roman god, Mercury, and was considered a pagan name. He took the name of the prior pope, John, becoming John II, who'd been martyred. Still, many popes continued to keep their given names until the 10th century, when it became a more common practice for popes to choose new names. The last pope to keep his given name was Marcellus II, elected in 1555. St. Peter was the first pope, one of the twelve Apostles and the man who Catholics believe was ordained by Jesus himself. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said to the man who'd been known as Simon, "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church." Catholics believe that after Jesus' death and resurrection, Peter became the earthly leader of the nascent church, spreading the Gospel and evangelizing throughout the Roman Empire. He is believed to have settled in Rome, where it's thought he was martyred around 64 AD. John has been the most commonly chosen papal name: 23 pontiffs have taken that name. Part of the reason for that is a papal tradition of taking the name of one's predecessor. Another reason: There are dozens of Catholic saints named John (at least 126 of them, according to the Catholic news outlet Aleteia), including John the Baptist, John the Apostle (also called John the Evangelist for his work spreading Jesus' story), St. John of the Cross and St. John Damascene. Francis' predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger, chose the second-most used papal name when he became Benedict XVI. There have also been 16 popes named Gregory. Clement, Innocent, Leo and Pius have also been used often throughout church history. There are many popes who've chosen names not used before or since, including (but not limiited to): Lando (who served from 913-914), Romanus (897), Formosus (9891-896), Valentine (827), Zachary (741-752), Conon (686-687), Agatho (678-681), Vitalian (657-672), Severinus (638-640), Silverius (536-537), Hormisdas (514-523), Symmachus (498-514), Simplicius (468-483), Hilarius (461-468), Mark (336-337), Dionysius (259-268), Fabian (236-250) and Linus (64-76). Peter, the first pope, was also the only one to have that name. (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope Show Caption Hide Caption Vatican announces conclave date on May 7 to elect a new pope The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals has agreed to begin a conclave May 7 to elect the next pope, per the Vatican. African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, religious observers say, with the late pontiff's mission of hope and mercy inspiring fervor among the continent's young people in visits to nations such as Kenya, Uganda and Madagascar. Those measures have proven crucial for the Roman Catholic Church, said Stan Chu Ilo, an associate professor of Catholic studies at Depaul University in Chicago. Ilo pointed to his native Nigeria, where Catholicism has been in some ways outpaced by an explosion of Pentecostal Christianity. 'One thing Pope Francis did was to animate and empower young people in Africa, and today Catholicism there is driven by youth who saw in Pope Francis something you didn't often see,' he said. 'The church was always telling them threats and negative things. But Francis energized the people.' Recent years have seen Catholicism's geographic balance increasingly shift toward the global south. As the church's College of Cardinals convenes this week in Rome to choose Francis' successor, it's clear that Africa's role as fertile ground for Christianity will be a priority for whoever assumes the role. 'The future of the Catholic church passes through Africa,' Ilo said. 'The continent is a spiritual powerhouse.' The very fact that observers are considering that the next pope could be African attests to the continent's rising significance, he said. Contenders include Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana, Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea and Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Algeria. Africa's population growth fuels religious expansion As of 2023, Africa accounted for 20% of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, reflecting what the Vatican calls 'a highly dynamic spread' of the faith; the continent's Catholic population that year surged to 281 million, up from 272 million in 2022. Of those, 55 million are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 35 million more in Nigeria. Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya also have significant Catholic populations, the Vatican said. Meanwhile, a quarter of the world's 2.2 billion Christians live in sub-Saharan Africa, said R. Andrew Chesnut, chair of Catholic studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. By 2060, he said, the share is expected to be 40%. 'It's not so much about conversions,' Chesnut said. 'It's about fertility rates and much younger populations. The average age of African Christians is about 20. And Islam is growing even faster.' Pope Francis continued a pattern of outreach established by his predecessors, including Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, said Paulinus Odozor, a professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. 'We have all this attention from the papacy because they consider Africans equally Christian and equally important,' said Odozor, who like Ilo is a native of Nigeria. 'Africa has been blessed. They are not there to evangelize but to tell people not to forget Africa.' Christianity in general is exploding in Africa, whether mainline or evangelical; the United Methodist Church, which last year experienced a schism that saw a quarter of its 30,000 congregations reassemble under the newly formed Global Methodist Church, has seen membership boom on the continent, where its adherents are more conservative. Ilo said Nigeria now boasts the world's largest population of Episcopalians, or Anglicans, while according to Chesnut, Ethiopia now boasts the world's largest Eastern Orthodox church. The explosion of African clergy, theologians and scholars has also had an effect, Ilo said, shaping perceptions of African Catholicism as an indigenous, cultural movement and feeding homegrown creativity. 'Africans are composing their own songs so people can dance in church and sing in their native language,' he said. The church has also been creative in terms of social engagement, he said, acting as a force for good. As an example, Ilo noted Uganda's Centenary Bank, an institution founded on Catholic principles with involvement from local dioceses; among its emphases are loans for small business and social innovation projects. Africa accounts for 18 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for Pope Francis' successor at this week's conclave, according to the Vatican, though one of them, John Njue of Kenya, will sit out the session due to illness. Odozor, of Notre Dame, said it's less important for the conclave's College of Cardinals to choose an African pope that it is that they choose someone who leads by Christian example. Still, he hopes whoever is named will prioritize African representation on papal commissions. 'It's important that this person has a global understanding that his job is about everybody,' he said. 'Africa should not be treated in any special way, but it must be taken seriously.' Ilo said Pope Francis' progressive views weren't always received well in Africa; a majority of African bishops objected to his December 2023 declaration allowing priests to bless same-sex relationships, for instance. 'Chances are that an African pope would not be concerned with some of the things that Pope Francis was concerned with that made him popular with young people,' he said. 'There's no consensus in Africa today about some of these contested issues. We live in a very complex world.' Odozor said the church's growth in Africa shows broader awareness of its potential. 'Tt's not just a place where people evangelize but a place where people can contribute to the faith in various ways,' he said. 'There's a lot of missionary activity emanating from Africa now. Jesus gave his disciples the mandate to go out to all nations, and Africa is coming alive.'
USA Today
03-05-2025
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The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death.
The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death. The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's doubtful. Show Caption Hide Caption Vatican announces conclave date on May 7 to elect a new pope The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals has agreed to begin a conclave May 7 to elect the next pope, per the Vatican. A legend involving an ancient doomsday prophesy could be interpreted to say Pope Francis' death marked the last head of the Catholic Church – but don't get too worried. The legend traces back to a 12th-century Irish saint (St. Malachy) and a long list of foretold popes, beginning in the 1100s and ending after 112 popes. Experts say there there are lots of flaws in the prediction. St. Malachy has received renewed attention because Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, could mark the 112th pope on that list. That means, depending on how the list is interpreted, this could be the first time in nearly 1,000 years there is no new pope foretold by St. Malachy. The prophecy has sparked the imagination of believers, Catholic and otherwise, at several successions of popes. In 2018, it received attention when the History Channel aired a documentary called "The Last Pope?" A 1922 New York Times report claimed the prophecies "truly pictured" the three most recent popes. Experts, however, generally don't put much stock in the legend. The most prominent red flag: Malachy probably didn't even write the list, which entered the historical record hundreds of years after his death. "The prophecies are a forgery," said Fr. James Weiss, an Episcopal priest and professor of church history at Boston College. Problems with St. Malachy legend arise quickly The text in question is a list of 112 phrases said to be associated with popes, beginning with Celestine II, who was named pope in 1143, Weiss said. The popes are not specifically named. Examples of the phrases include "swift bear" and "rose of Umbria." From Malachy's time through the late 16th century when historians largely believe the list was actually written, the descriptions are quite accurate, Weiss said. After that, however, it's "hit or miss," with some examples appearing to line up to real popes and others that are much more of a stretch. The 112th pope was described as "Peter the Roman." The prophecy goes on in a short paragraph to describe what some interpret to be the end of the world, or "second coming" of Jesus. The paragraph describes the destruction of the "city of seven hills" (presumably Rome) and a "dreadful judge." Weiss said the common doomsday interpretation of the paragraph could be entirely off; it could refer to a non-apocalyptic event and perhaps judgement by a nation's leader. Is the prophecy real? John Hogue, who runs a blog on prophecies and sells "private readings," appeared in the History Channel documentary as a believer in the prediction, calling it highly accurate. In general, historical and religious scholars don't put much stock in it. The time between Malachy's life and the first historical mention of the prophecy is the first red flag in its authenticity, said Joëlle Rollo-Koster, medieval history professor at the University of Rhode Island and lead editor of "The Cambridge History of the Papacy." The real Malachy knew the saint Bernard of Clairvaux, an "intellectual giant of the 12th century" and a credible witness, Rollo-Koster said. Bernard admired Malachy so much that he wrote a biography about him, but never mentioned any prophecy. "As an historian, I am hardcore on the evidence, and that, for me, is the ultimate proof that Malachy ... did not utter prophecies or write prophecies," she said. What do Catholics believe? Pope chosen in conclave will lead one of the largest religions. The so-called prophecy itself is so accurate through the 1580s to 1590s precisely because it wasn't written until then, Weiss argued. Whoever did write it had great historical knowledge of popes and chose Malachy, who was relatively obscure, as a prophet. Weiss said some scholars believe the prophecy was written in support of a cardinal who was campaigning to be the next pope. Granted, some of the predictions since then are strikingly relevant to the popes they align to, Weiss said. For example, the prediction that aligns with Pope John Paul II, two popes ago, is "from the labor of the sun." John Paul II, as it happens, was born during a solar eclipse and was buried during a solar eclipse, Weiss said. Others have very little to do with real popes, but believers have tried to fit them into the prophecy by "strangulating the evidence," Weiss said. For instance, the "swift bear" referring to Pope Clement XIV in the 1700s has no resemblance to the real man, who was a slow, deliberate and indecisive person, Weiss said. Is Francis the last pope? Francis was the 266th pope in Vatican history, but only the 101st pope officially recognized by the Church since Malachy's time. So why do people believe he is the 112th and final pope referenced in the prophecy? That's because there were periods in Church history when multiple leaders claimed to be pope at the same time, Weiss said. Believers in Malachy's prophecy include in the count a few of those antipopes – figures not formally recognized by the Vatican. Francis also doesn't really fit the "Peter the Roman" description. Some believe that because St. Francis of Assisi's father was named Pietro, or Peter, the prophecy still fits, Weiss said. Pope Francis took his papal name from Francis of Assisi. There's also a debated punctuation in the text of the prophecy that some argue suggests there could be an undetermined number of additional popes after the 111th and before Peter the Roman, Weiss said. He thinks it's really just a typo. Any way you slice it, it's hard to apply logic to something that is inherently illogical, Rollo-Koster said. "It's difficult because you're just trying to play with numbers and rationalize when it's somebody who is inventing this in the 16th century," she said. A conclave to select a new pope is set to begin May 7, during which cardinals cordoned off within the Sistine Chapel in Rome will cast votes and signal their decisions to the public via colored smoke. They will meet until the next pope has been elected. All signs point to a pope after Francis. Vatican's 'May Madness': Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock? As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths. Today, we have more scientific certainties, she said. "The real test of faith is not in conspiracy theories and cloudy predictions, but in our ability to read the Gospels and interpret the signs of the times," Weiss said. "That's the task of every Christian, and what Pope Francis did brilliantly in his writings on peace, poverty and saving the climate."
