Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Friday 3 February 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# NEW POPE

All time
Voices
Column: Keeping my faith can be challenging at times, but it's my safe haven
The choosing of a new pope has brought a positive feeling about the Roman Catholic Church and a sense of new beginnings, says Patricia McNally, who explains why her faith is so important to her.
536
175
Mar 19th 2013, 7:00 PM
# you told us
Top readers' comments of the week
Here’s our round-up of the best, the most popular and the most commented on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?
5.4k
4
Mar 16th 2013, 11:00 AM
# pope francis
The Ordinary Pontiff: Pope Francis pays hotel bill, carries his own luggage
Francis brushed off years of tradition and formality with a remarkable break in style, sending a message that he will reject many of the trappings enjoyed by the now-retired Benedict XVI.
18.9k
104
Mar 15th 2013, 8:09 AM
# popeapalooza
Bryan Cranston wins the celebrity tweets about the new Pope
He’s the best.
1.7k
0
Mar 14th 2013, 2:16 PM
# pope-a-like
6 people who could pass for the new Pope
There’s fierce competition in the Pope Francis lookalike world.
14.8k
32
Mar 14th 2013, 11:33 AM
# Waiting Game
That was quick - but how long have papal conclaves lasted in the past?
The speedy election of this new pope was not a break from tradition…
10.2k
5
Mar 14th 2013, 7:15 AM
# White Smoke
LIVE: White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new pope is elected
Cardinals in conclave at the Vatican have elected a new pope, whose identity will be revealed in a few moments.
30.6k
181
Mar 13th 2013, 6:08 PM
# Habemus papam
Infographic: How is the new Pope elected?
This handy graphic from the Catholic News Agency explains all…
11.0k
58
Mar 11th 2013, 7:18 PM
# NEW POPE
The next Pope: Cardinals gather for pre-conclave talks
Cardinals gather for the general congregations today ahead of the start of the conclave to elect the next head of the Catholic Church.
3.2k
12
Mar 4th 2013, 8:00 AM
# Pope Tawadros II
Egypt's Coptic church chooses new pope
Bishop Tawadros will be ordained next week as Pope Tawadros II – and will try to fill a dangerous vacuum as the Coptic Church deals with the post-Mubarak era.
5.3k
16
Nov 4th 2012, 5:29 PM