All the pope’s women: How Francis’ legacy is shaping the next chapter of the church April 30, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, Vocations, World News While much of the world’s attention is on what will happen in the Sistine Chapel and the men who will choose the church’s next leader starting May 7, the enduring legacy of Pope Francis is seen in the women whose voices helped shape — and carry forward — his vision.
In Rome, the real national sport isn’t soccer. It’s betting on the next pope April 29, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, News, Remembering Pope Francis, World News The Vatican may keep the Sistine Chapel under tight security, but out in the streets, piazzas, and even trattorias, the speculation runs wild and everyone is certain they know who’s in pole position.
Conclave is opportunity to ‘open ourselves to the Spirit,’ Cardinal Pierre says April 26, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News Cardinal Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to the United States, reflected on Pope Francis’ legacy and the evangelizing mission of the church in an interview that took place during the early meetings of the general congregations leading up to the conclave that will elect the next pope.
Cardinals mourn Pope Francis as Vatican meetings begin ahead of conclave April 24, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News As they entered the Vatican to participate in a series of meetings leading up to the election of Pope Francis’ successor, several cardinals spoke to the media, emphasizing that they are still mourning the Argentine pontiff — not yet choosing his successor.
Pope Francis honored by his favorite soccer club San Lorenzo April 24, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Sports, World News Upon Pope Francis’ passing, San Lorenzo issued a poignant statement reflecting on his lifelong bond with the club: “His passion for San Lorenzo always moved us deeply, and unites us in constant prayer for his soul.”
Analysis: What Pope Francis brought to the church, and what he leaves behind April 21, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News Pope Francis, history’s first pope from the global south and a maverick who often delighted the world, died April 21 after fighting pulmonary disease for the last few months.