Category Archives: conclave

The Traditions and History Behind the “White Smoke Over the Vatican”

Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin

The Traditions and History Behind the “White Smoke Over the Vatican” Originally written in 2005 for the Notre Dame Graduate School at Christendom College This year, 2005 A.D., saw an election of a new pope and traditionally, when white smoke … Continue reading →

Posted in conclave, Pope | 6 Comments

Papal Conclave Begins

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Probbio

This report is coming to you at 7:00 AM Rome time on the first day of the Conclave.  For those on the east coast it’s the middle of the night.  Yesterday they were putting the final touch on the balcony … Continue reading →

Posted in catholic, conclave | Leave a comment

More from Rome; Who is your Favorite Papabile?

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Probbio

More was the theme of the weekend in Rome.  There are more pilgrims, more media and on Saturday the local firefighters added more pipe to extend the Sistine Chapel chimney so the smoke could be more visible to the world. … Continue reading →

Posted in catholic, conclave, Pope | 3 Comments

Buona Sera from Rome

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Probbio

Buona sera from Rome.  We finally have all the voting Cardinals here and at the end of their first full day of meetings they announced a date for the start of the Conclave.  On Tuesday they begin to select a successor to … Continue reading →

Posted in catholic, conclave, Pope | 1 Comment