Updates from Rome

Pope Leo XIV – Viva il Papa!
Cardinal Burke offers his message of support for the new Supreme Pontiff on the Universal Church, the Successor of Saint Peter, the Vicar of Christ on earth, Pope Leo XIV.


The Conclave: Day One
The Sacred College of Cardinals went in procession into the Sistine Chapel on the first day of the Conclave.


Two Days Before the Conclave
Cardinal Burke joins his brother cardinals for the last of nine Holy Masses mourning the passing of our Holy Father in anticipation of the Papal Election.
Three Days Before the Conclave
Cardinal Burke joins his brother cardinals for the last of nine Holy Masses mourning the passing of our Holy Father in anticipation of the Papal Election.
Conclave Novena Prayer Update
The Sacred College of Cardinals during the General Congregation of Monday, April 28th last, has set the date for the beginning of the Conclave: May 7, 2025.
2025 Conclave Novena Prayer
Cardinal Burke has composed a Novena Prayer, following the death and burial of Pope Francis, for the nine days preceeding the Papal Conclave that will begin in May 2025. Please join us in praying for the selection of our next Pope.