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Question of FaithAre There Threats to the Papal Conclave?Send us a textThe papal conclave beginning May 7th faces various threats including political influences and spiritual challenges, requiring worldwide prayer for the 124 cardinal electors during this sacred process.• Catholics can "adopt" a cardinal to pray for through adoptacardinal.org• Vatican preparations include three white cassocks in different sizes for the new Pope.• The Cardinals and any staff took an oath of secrecy for the conclave proceedings.• A previous participant described feeling the "palpable presence of the Holy Spirit" during the conclave.• Speculation centers on Asian candidates like Cardinal Tagle from the P...2025-05-0632 minQuestion of FaithWhat Happens Now That Pope Francis Has Died?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingPope Francis died on Easter Monday after celebrating Easter one last time on this side of the veil before going home to the Father. We reflect on his legacy and discuss what happens next for the Catholic Church during this time of transition. Both hosts received the news early in the morning and took time to pray and process. (UPDATE: Funeral is now Saturday 4/26 Check out Sarah Hart's new song celebrating Pope Francis' life.Some Highlights from our reflective show...2025-04-2225 minQuestion of FaithHow Does Holy Week Make Us Holy?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingHoly Week stands as more than a commemoration—it's an invitation to personal transformation through entering deeply into Christ's Paschal mystery, experiencing both suffering and resurrection in our own lives.• Entering fully into the liturgies of the Triduum rather than taking a minimalist approach• The importance of seeing Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil as one continuous liturgy• Traditional practices like our Holy Night Hike pilgrimage on Holy Thursday, and food blessings that enhance Holy Week.• Bishop Malesic's pastoral sugg...2025-04-1520 minQuestion of FaithWhat's Up with Catholic Sisters?Send us a textSPONSOR: Briefcase MarketingGuests: Women's Religious Archives CollaborativeSr. Susan Durkin, OSU, Executive DirectorSarah Lubelski, Lead ArchivistCatholic Sisters have shaped American society through education, healthcare, and social services since 1727, yet their stories remain largely untold outside their communities. The Women's Religious Archives Collaborative aims to change that by creating a state-of-the-art heritage center in Cleveland's historic Central neighborhood.• Women Religious Archives Collaborative breaking ground May 2025 in Cleveland• 41 congregations across US and Canada contrib...2025-04-0827 min