kimberly31+FollowInside the Secret Papal ElectionEver wondered what really goes down when the cardinals pick a new pope? Turns out, it’s less political drama and more spiritual retreat—no backroom deals, just deep convos and prayers. The big issues on their minds? AI, climate change, war, and making the church more inclusive. The cardinals say there’s a lot of hope (and a little anxiety) about what’s next, but they’re focused on carrying forward Pope Francis’s legacy of openness. The conclave kicks off May 7! #PapalConclave #Vatican #PopeElection #CatholicChurch #FaithNews #Culture244Share
John Nelson+FollowVatican’s Smoke Signals Are Back!The Vatican just installed that famous chimney on the Sistine Chapel, which means it’s almost time to pick the next pope! With Pope Francis gone, 135 cardinals (all under 80) are about to lock themselves in for a super-secret vote. Here’s the wild part: the only way the world knows what’s happening is by watching the smoke—black means no pope yet, white means we’ve got a new leader. It’s basically the OG reality show finale! #Vatican #PopeElection #SistineChapel #CatholicChurch #WatercoolerMoment #Culture11793Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowPope Front-Runner Faces China DramaCardinal Parolin, the Vatican’s top diplomat and a leading contender for the next pope, just had a health scare—and that’s not his only problem. He’s catching heat for his controversial 2018 deal with China, which critics say handed too much power to the Communist Party over Catholic churches. Some cardinals are pushing hard for him, but others (like Cardinal Zen from Hong Kong) are calling him out for selling out underground Catholics. The conclave drama is real! #Vatican #PopeElection #CardinalParolin #CatholicChurch #ChinaDeal #ChurchPolitics #Culture114229Share
Michelle Jackson+FollowVatican’s Secret Vote: New Pope Incoming!The Vatican just set May 7 for the papal conclave—aka the ultimate secret ballot to pick the next pope after Pope Francis’ passing. 135 cardinals will be locked in the Sistine Chapel (yes, with Michelangelo’s art!) until they agree on a new leader. Watch for black or white smoke to signal the world’s most dramatic job offer. Can you imagine being stuck in there for days, voting on history? #Vatican #PopeElection #Conclave #CatholicChurch #History #Culture260211Share
Teresa Graham+FollowWhy Hollywood Can’t Quit the VaticanEver notice how every time there’s a new pope, the media goes wild? After Pope Francis’s death, everyone’s obsessed with the secretive conclave and movies like Conclave. But here’s the tea: Hollywood and the news love to turn the Catholic Church into a political soap opera, ignoring the real religious side. It’s all intrigue, drama, and wishful thinking about the Church going progressive—until the smoke clears and it’s back to business as usual. Wild, right? #CatholicChurch #PopeElection #MediaHype #HollywoodDrama #Conclave #Culture121Share
lmiles+FollowNew Pope Election Date Just Announced!Big news from the Vatican: Cardinals are officially set to start the conclave to elect the next Pope on May 7. After Pope Francis’ passing, the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics are waiting to see who will step into the role. Only cardinals under 80 get to vote—135 are eligible this time. The funeral drew massive crowds, and now all eyes are on Rome for what happens next. Who do you think will be chosen? #Vatican #PopeElection #CatholicChurch #BreakingNews #Culture330160Share
