Pope Francis
— Following Pope Francis’ death, 138 cardinals from over 90 nations will gather in the Sistine Chapel for a historic, secretive conclave to elect the most globally representative pope ever.
Mathew Schmalz
Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross. founder of the Journal of Global Catholicism.
2024 US Presidential Election
— JD Vance’s vice-presidential candidacy has spotlighted his Catholic beliefs, which align with Catholic Integralism — a view integrating spiritual and worldly aspects with religious values guiding policies which critics argue are unworkable and conflict with broader religious freedoms.
