It’s the Feast of St. Antoninus, 3rd class, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “Month of Mary: Help of Christians,” the Devotional Book “Eastertide Day by Day,” today’s news from the Church: “The Election of Leo XIV and the End of the Conclave,” and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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It’s the Feast of St. Gregory of Nazianzen, 3rd class, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation, St. Gregory Nazianzen and “The parables of Christ according to all the Evangelists” today’s news from the Church: “Cardinal Prevost elected Pope under the name of Leo XIV,” a preview of this week’s episode of The Catholic Mass #33: Rubrics, Romanitas, and Why They're Vital”, and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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It was an election that seems to have been faster than that of his predecessor, or at least as fast, since Francis had been elected in the sixth round on the second day. It once again took two days and five or six votes to elect the 267th Pope in history, and the first American Pope.

At 6:08 p.m., white smoke rose above the roof of the Sistine Chapel, announcing to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square that the Church had a new Pope. But it wasn't until 7:12 p.m. that Cardinal Dominique Mamberti appeared on the Loggia and proclaimed the expected formula: "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Habemus papam" (I announce to you a great joy, we have a (new) pope), Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV.

The new Roman Pontiff then stepped forward to pronounce his first Urbi et Orbi blessing. He began with a short speech in which he expressed his desire to promote a synodal Church.

Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, he is 69 years old and an American citizen. He entered the Order of Saint Augustine in 1977 and made his perpetual profession in 1981. He was ordained a priest on June 19, 1982. He served as Prior General of the Augustinians from 2001 to 2013. He was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, in 2014, a position he would hold until 2023. Since January 30, 2023, he has been Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. On September 30, 2023, he was created Cardinal Deacon of Santa Monica, before being elevated to the title of Cardinal Bishop of Albano on February 6, 2025.

The question that arises, for those who wish to move beyond the emotion of the moment, is, "What will be the future of the Church in the Pontificate that is just beginning?" In 2013, only a small number of clergymen and Vaticanists who knew Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina expressed any serious apprehension about his election.

Thanks to the website "Cardinium Collegii recensio," it is possible to find out what each cardinal has said or written on sensitive issues such as the ordination of women to the diaconate, the blessing of same-sex couples, the option of priestly celibacy, the restriction of the traditional Mass, the agreement between China and the Vatican, and the promotion of a synodal Church.

Regarding the new Pope, he declared that "the clericalization of women" would not solve the problems of the Catholic Church. He insisted, stating that "the apostolic tradition is something that has been very clearly stated, especially when we are talking about the issue of the ordination of women to the priesthood."

However, he pointed out that Pope Francis recently appointed Sister Simona Brambilla Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. He commented: "I think it will continue to be recognized that women can contribute a great deal to the life of the Church at various levels."

Regarding the blessing of same-sex couples, he presented somewhat ambiguous formulations. However, he appears to be a fervent supporter of the synodal Church. As reported above, he expressed his support for this idea from the loggia.

The speed of the election suggests that it was a compromise election. There were so many divisions among the cardinals who entered the conclave that it may have been necessary to consider promoting a compromise cardinal. On the other hand, the choice of Leo XIV as a name may reflect a desire to move beyond the period that began with John XXIII.

But ultimately, more about this new Pope will be discovered when he is at work, beginning with the appointments to head the various Roman dicasteries. Let us pray for the new Sovereign Pontiff.

(Sources : Cardinalis Collegii recensio/Le Figaro/Wikipédia – FSSPX.Actualités)

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It’s the Feast of St. Stanislaus, 3rd class, with the color of red. In this episode: The meditation: “Life of Adoration in Union with Mary II” today’s news from the Church: “The Procedure for Electing the Roman Pontiff,” a preview of the Sermon: “The Prayers of St. Monica: Inspiration for Christian Mothers,” and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

“The Procedure for Electing the Roman Pontiff” (FSSPX.news)

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It’s a Feria, 4th class, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “Life of Adoration in Union with Mary” today’s news from the Church: “Bishop Strickland Describes Qualities He Hopes for in the Next Pope,” and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

“Bishop Strickland Describes Qualities He Hopes for in the Next Pope” (FSSPX.news)

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It’s the Feast of Pope St. Pius V, 3rd class, with the color of white. In this episode: the trials of Pope St. Pius V, today’s news from the Church: “Bad Times for Gender Ideology,” a preview of the Sermon: “Is the Priesthood Necessary in Today's World?,” and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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It’s the II Sunday after Easter, 2nd class, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “The Good Shepherd” today’s news from the Church: “Germany Promoting the Blessing of “Irregular” Couples,” a preview of the Documentary: “A Legacy of Tradition: Fifty Years of Saint Thomas Aquinas Seminary,” and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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It’s the Feast of the Blessed Virgin on Saturdays, with a commemoration of St. Alexander, 4th class, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament,” today’s news from the Church: “Confirmations in the US District - 2025,” and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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It’s the Feast of St. Athanasius, and First Friday, 3rd class, with the color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “Letter of St. Athanasius,” today’s news from the Church: “At the "Media Conclave," Cardinal Müller Speaks Out,” a preview of this week’s episode of The Catholic Mass #32: From Green to Gold: The Meaning of Liturgical Colors, and today’s thought from the Archbishop.

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“At the "Media Conclave," Cardinal Müller Speaks Out” (FSSPX.news)

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