Habemus Papam! We Have A Pope! Pope Leo XIVExcerpt from the official EWTN PRESS RELEASEIrondale, AL (EWTN) – “It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. The election of a new pope is always a historic moment in the life of the Church, but the election of the first American-born Pope is particularly momentous. The new Holy Father carries with him enormous experience as a missionary priest and bishop, which no doubt will help to shape his ministry as the 266th successor of Saint Peter. On behalf of the global EWTN Family, I want to assure Pope Leo of our prayers as he begins his service to the universal Church.” EWTN Chairman & CEO,Michael P. WarsawOn The Election of Pope Leo XIV. The next 7am CT, EWTN Mass is for Pope Leo XlV.There will be a rosary said for Pope Leo XlV after the Mass. For continuous updates on EWTN TV special programming regarding Pope Leo XlV go to ewtn.com/tv/schedule. Join EWTN for prayer, devotions, and more from Irondale, AL & the Vatican.
The papal conclave of 2025 was convened to elect a pope, the leader of the Catholic Church, to succeed Francis following his death on 21 April 2025. In accordance with the apostolic constitution Universi Dominici gregis, which governed the vacancy of the Holy See, only cardinals who had not passed their 80th birthdays on the day on which the Holy See became vacant (in this case, those who were born on or after 21 April 1945) were eligible to participate in the conclave. Although not a formal requirement, the cardinal electors invariably elect the pope from among their number. The election was carried out by secret ballot (Latin: per scrutinium).
Of the 252 members of the College of Cardinals at the time of Francis’s death, 135 cardinal electors were eligible to participate in the subsequent conclave. Two cardinal electors announced that they did not plan to attend, decreasing the expected number of participants to 133. To be elected pope, a candidate requires a two-thirds supermajority of the participating electors, or 89 votes.
Of the 133 cardinal electors in attendance, 5 were cardinal bishops, 108 were cardinal priests, and 20 were cardinal deacons; 5 were created cardinals by Pope John Paul II, 20 by Pope Benedict XVI, and 108 by Pope Francis; 29 worked in the service of the Holy See (such as in the Roman Curia), 79 were in pastoral ministry outside Rome, and 26 were retired. The oldest eligible cardinal elector was Carlos Osoro Sierra, at the age of 79, and the youngest was Mykola Bychok, at the age of 45. Another 116 cardinals were ineligible to participate in the conclave due to their age.
The cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave on 7 May 2025. On 8 May, after four ballots over two days, they elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, who took the papal name Leo XIV.
What the conclave schedule could look like As we approach the start of the conclave on Wednesday, here’s a tentative breakdown of what the schedule could look like. Caveat: This is based on 2013, when there were 117 electors, versus this time, when there are expected to be 133. We also don’t know yet what time they will begin the mornings yet. But this gives you an idea of what we could expect.
The New Life Catholic Chaplaincy (OFS) warmly invites you to participate in our Bible Studies Group. This gathering is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Scriptures and grow in their faith.
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Before our new structure as Catholic Ministry, we used the term Symposium because our members were spread worldwide and met on different dates and times. It may last a week, whereas a general assembly lasts only a few hours. In Canada, the general assembly, commonly referred to as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or a members’ meeting, of a private non-profit corporation is governed either federally by the Canada Not-for-profit … Continue reading →
From our post yesterday: We are NOT a church; the first line, “We (EMMI) are Independent Catholics (ISM) and Clerics devoted to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching authority,” is ambiguous to our readers. Let me explain the differences. 1: We view Vatican II as a valid ecumenical council intended to renew the Church for the modern world. We think, as studies such as a National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) paper … Continue reading →
We (EMMI) are Independent Catholics (ISM) and Clerics devoted to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching authority. The Difference between Church and Ministry In Christianity, ministry is the office held by persons set apart by ecclesiastical authority as ministers called to special vocational service of general recognition. The type of ministry varies across churches. The form that developed in the early church and is retained by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, … Continue reading →
*** In EMMI Independent Catholic jurisdictions, governance structures differ significantly from the Roman Catholic Church, so a local district, synod, or clergy council appoints a Metropolitan Archbishop rather than the Pope. Because Independent Catholicism comprises many distinct autocephalous (self-governing) churches, each jurisdiction operates under its own unique code of Canon Law. Synodical Selection: Many Independent Catholic jurisdictions use a synodical governance model in which the clergy, and sometimes laity, of … Continue reading →
TUESDAY, October 13th, 2026 MARKS THE 28thWORLDWIDE CHILDREN OF THE EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR New! Worldwide Children’s Holy Hour TV GUIDE Confraternity of the Most Holy RosaryThe Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great.
The New Testament was NOT dropped from heaven.The New Testament was NOT delivered by an angel.The New Testament was NOT found in a farmer’s field, as the Book of Mormon was.The New Testament was NOT suddenly “discovered” in a clay jar with 27 “books” intact, like the Dead Sea Scrolls or the Nag Hammadi texts. The process of canonization of the New Testament was complex and lengthy. In the early … Continue reading →
I wish that I could chat with CATHOLIC KNOWLEDGE AND BASIC, but he uses only WhatsApp, and I don’t, so the only choice is to post here, hoping that he will see it.
A Lady that I didn’t know anything about OurLady of Walsingham The Vision: In 1061, an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman, Lady Richeldis de Faverches, had a vision in which the Virgin Mary led her in spirit to Nazareth and asked her to build a replica of the Holy House (where the Annunciation took place). Medieval Importance: The “Holy House” became known as “England’s Nazareth” and grew into a major medieval pilgrimage destination, … Continue reading →
CATHOLIC KNOWLEDGE AND BASIC on Facebook has beautiful images to teach about Catholicism; I like it a lot. On October 9th, they posted the Sick-Call Kit. That makes me remember that I do have one, not like the one from CATHOLIC KNOWLEDGE AND BASIC, which is sold for thousands of dollars; I have a humble kit, as you can see on the Google Shop page; mine is similar. It comes … Continue reading →
Pope Leo on AI art: Beyond aesthetics, ‘there is an ontological difference’Hannah Brockhaus via EWTN 04.10.26 The pontiff said the Catholic Church wishes to renew its alliance with artists. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said there is a fundamental difference between the art humans create and what artificial intelligence can make based on the work of others, telling a group of artists on Friday. “The Church needs you,” the … Continue reading →
When I created the page, The White Robed Monks of St. Benedict, yesterday, I used text and pictures from my previous site. I have been a member of the WRMSB Network only since last year, August 12, 2025; my text and pictures about Christianity and Buddhism are much older. I only have access to my backup files from 2020. The WRMSB from South Africa is on Facebook, but I didn’t … Continue reading →
CathoBel Quand la parabole évoque la violence des vignerons prêts à tout pour s’approprier les fruits de la vigne et l’héritage du maître, je ne puis m’empêcher d’y voir la spirale d’égoïsme et de violence qui gangrène nos sociétés et la…
A sacramental is a sacred sign, object, or action instituted by the Church, rather than directly by Christ, to obtain spiritual effects and holiness in daily life. What is a Sacramental? Common Examples Independent Sacramental Movement The Independent Sacramental Movement (ISM) is a loose collection of autonomous Christian communities and clergy that practice historic, liturgical sacramental worship outside the jurisdiction of mainstream institutional bodies like the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, … Continue reading →
But I love it; no time for anything else. The ministry now has five (5) websites If I am not with you, I am on one of these nine (9) places, when not with Marie… .
Fulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen; May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979) was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969. He was known for his preaching, especially on television and radio. Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Peoria in Illinois in 1919, Sheen quickly became a renowned theologian, earning the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy in 1923. He later … Continue reading →
Hi Br. Eric, One thing I’d love to mention for any future promotions you choose to do for us on your blog is the spelling of Adele Brice’s name. Adele’s last name has been recorded in multiple ways throughout her life, such as Brise on her legal records and family’s gravestones, Brice on her gravestone and in Belgium, and Bryce in some early writings. While these variations can all refer to … Continue reading →
This is my new Facebook cover (https://www.facebook.com/jem.gagnon.3/). I have a note on our website, but it is not on Facebook, that says: Image Authenticity & Digital Enhancement Notice. Some images on this website are based on real photographs and have been respectfully enhanced using modern digital tools, including artificial intelligence. In certain cases, backgrounds or lighting have been adjusted or recreated to reflect meaningful spiritual or liturgical settings. These enhancements … Continue reading →
Eric Michel Ministries International222 Smit StreetBraamfonteinJohannesburg2000South Africa Eric Michel Ministries International is expanding into South Africa, and we are seeking four mature, dedicated Elder-Founding Partners to help plant our sacramental, Independent Catholic movement in Johannesburg and beyond. We are an autocephalous, inclusive movement grounded in the Catholic Tradition and affirming the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. We fully embrace the ordination of women, affirm the LGBTQ+ community, and welcome those who have experienced divorce … Continue reading →
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, covering over 30 million square kilometers with a population of nearly 1.4 billion people. Geography and Size Land Area: Covers about 20% of Earth’s total land area.Population: Possesses the youngest median age of any continent. Population: Possesses the youngest median age of any continent. Natural Wealth: Holds massive global reserves of natural resources, including major shares of the world’s gold, diamond, coltan, and cobalt … Continue reading →
Caserne #1 Caserne #40 Brownsburg-Chatham transferred operations to the new consolidated fire station (Caserne no. 40 at 535/541 rue des Érables) around late 2025 or early 2026. New Address: 535 rue des Érables, Brownsburg-Chatham, QC Timeline: Construction began following the provincial funding announcement in mid-2024, with the new station active and hosting events (such as blood drives) by early 2026. Facilities: Features an 8-door garage, decontamination areas, training spaces, and … Continue reading →
Partnership Proposal: Faith-Based Youth Leadership & Educational Advancement in Nigeria Is it possible to form a partnership? Open discussions day two Between:Nicodemus Samson Beska, Executive Director, Mulapnen Capacity Building Initiative (MCBI), Jos, Nigeria And Eric Michel Ministries International and the ministry African Harvestime Bible Academy (AHBA) Leadership Team, Johannesburg, South Africa. To follow Paul and Barnabas / Silas / Timothy: Paul travelled and planted churches with co-workers. Paul explicitly calls … Continue reading →
Ottawa–The Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, has released a statement on the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Military Personnel Instructions on Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings, which was issued on 29 July 2026. In his statement, Bishop McCaig objects to the new policy, which requires CAF members, including chaplains, to deliver spiritual reflections without words, actions, or symbols specific to…
Thank you, Grammarly, for not correcting Association The Roman Catholic Church and I share the same goals, but we use different paths. Sometimes our missions make our paths cross, and at the junction we are going in the same direction. And we use each other to reach our goals. Two ministries that are not on the poster’s list are The Mental Health Ministry and The Prison Ministry. Two ministries that … Continue reading →
Alex was 27, quiet but kind, always ready to help at church events or lend a hand at the food bank. He had a gentle smile and a way of making others feel seen. But lately, something had shifted. He stopped showing up for Wednesday night fellowship. When asked, he said he was “just tired.” He missed two Sunday services in a row, which was unlike him. His social media … Continue reading →
At Eric Michel Ministries International and the Ecumenical Association of Churches (IAoC), the Holy Eucharist is a central ritual in all our worship. You must be a baptized Christian to receive it. The ritual in use is the Anglican version; regardless of your denomination, if you celebrate with us, it is required in your local Church.The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, Blessed Sacrament and the Lord’s Supper, is a … Continue reading →
Exploration du Conclave : Réflexions sur une soirée cinéma
Hier soir, j’ai eu le plaisir de me plonger dans une expérience cinématographique tant attendue en louant le film « Conclave » sur YouTube pour le regarder avec la révérende Marie. Bien que le prix ait été de 2 $ supérieur à ce que je dépense habituellement pour une soirée cinéma, mon enthousiasme après des mois d’attente a surpassé mes hésitations. Après avoir cherché une copie physique dans des magasins locaux comme Walmart, j’ai décidé que la location en ligne était le meilleur moyen de satisfaire ma curiosité.
En m’installant pour le visionner, j’étais débordant d’enthousiasme, impatient de voir comment le film allait décrire le processus du conclave. Après avoir visionné de nombreuses bandes-annonces et commentaires en ligne, j’étais optimiste quant à la possibilité de vivre une histoire captivante, pleine de suspense et de suspense, malgré les critiques. Cependant, une fois le film terminé, je me suis mis à réfléchir à ses défauts.
Pour quelqu’un qui s’intéresse vivement à la dynamique politique et aux négociations complexes qui ont lieu lors de l’élection papale, j’espérais un film aux enjeux importants et aux arcs narratifs captivants. Malheureusement, « Conclave » n’a pas tout à fait réussi à restituer le niveau de tension et d’intrigue que j’avais anticipé. Au lieu de donner l’impression d’un drame palpitant, il s’apparentait davantage à un documentaire, manquant de la profondeur nécessaire pour transformer des événements historiques en récits captivants.
Cette expérience m’a amené à réfléchir à d’autres représentations de la papauté, comme la série « Borgia : Foi et Peur ». Cette série a réussi à dépeindre la dynamique complexe à l’œuvre lors de l’accession de Rodrigo de Borja au trône d’Alexandre VI, soulignant le drame et les dilemmes moraux inhérents à une telle lutte de pouvoir. Elle a offert une exploration nuancée de l’ambition et de la manipulation, des éléments qui me manquaient dans « Conclave ».
Ayant suivi de près l’élection des papes, ayant assisté à six élections et attendant avec impatience la septième en 2025, je pense que mon point de vue a pu influencer mes attentes. L’élection imminente sera importante, marquant l’apogée de ma conscience de ces transitions historiques, d’autant plus que j’étais plus jeune que nombre de ceux qui ont participé au conclave de 1958. Ce contexte approfondit mon intérêt pour le fonctionnement interne de l’Église et les différentes personnalités impliquées.
En réfléchissant à « Conclave », je perçois le potentiel qu’il visait à explorer, mais j’aurais aimé qu’il explore plus en profondeur les drames et les complexités qui accompagnent ces moments clés de l’histoire. Les histoires entourant les élections papales sont souvent empreintes de conflits et de manœuvres stratégiques et, pour trouver un écho auprès du public, les adaptations doivent s’approprier ce riche tissu d’intrigues.
En conclusion, même si je souhaitais sincèrement apprécier « Conclave », j’ai eu le sentiment qu’il manquait l’occasion de retranscrire pleinement l’enthousiasme et la profondeur de l’expérience du conclave. Il est important que les films relatant des événements historiques trouvent un équilibre entre représentation factuelle et narration captivante. Je pense qu’en mettant davantage l’accent sur les éléments dramatiques inhérents à ces situations, les futures adaptations pourraient offrir une exploration plus enrichissante du monde fascinant des élections papales. J’ai hâte de voir les cinéastes relever ce défi, car il existe une richesse de contenu qui ne demande qu’à être concrétisée avec la nuance et le drame qu’elle mérite.
En ce jour, du 26 avril de l’an du Seigneur 2025, la très révérende émérite Marie et moi sommes rivés à la télévision pour regarder les funérailles du pape François sur YouTube et sur la chaîne EWTN, pendant quatre heures et quinze minutes. (YouTube en anglais).
On this day, April 26, 2025, the emeritus Right Reverend Marie and I are riveted to the TV, watching the funerals of Pope Francis on YouTube and the EWTN Channel for four hours and fifteen minutes
Le Cénacle de Jérusalem serait la « Chambre haute » dont parlent les Évangiles et les Actes des Apôtres (Ac. 1:13), où auraient eu lieu le dernier repas de Jésus avec ses apôtres (la Sainte Cène), la Pentecôte et d’autres événements importants des premiers temps de l’Église
Le Cénacle est un petit groupe de partage de foi. Il s’agit essentiellement d’une réunion de prière. Il a été fondé par le prêtre italien Don Stefani Gobbi, dans le cadre de son Mouvement marial de prêtres et de fidèles.
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J’ai découvert une inscription qui m’a interpellé profondément : la voici : « Si l’amour de Marie / Dans ton cœur est gravé / En passant ne t’oublie / de lui dire un Ave ».
Cette inscription est à la porte principale de Bon Secours, juste avant de rentrer à la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours de Montréal.
Si l’amour de Marie dans ton cœur est gravé en passant, ne t’oublie de lui dire un Ave, vient de la France, sur l’une des piles d’un pont s’élevait autrefois un petit oratoire dédié à la Vierge sous le vocable de Reine des Anges. Bâti vers le milieu du XIIIe siècle. Son nom est le pont Joubert ; ce petit pont franchit le Clain et permet d’accéder au quartier de Montbernage.
Aujourd’hui 24 avril, j’avais un rendez-vous chez le concessionnaire pour la mise au point, vérifiez les freins et pour la pose des pneus d’été, chronos : 3.45 heures, alors j’en ai profité pour aller voir Marie et faire une petite prière, un Ave.
I discovered an inscription that spoke to me deeply: “If the love of Mary / Is engraved in your heart / As you pass by, do not forget / to say a Hail Mary to her.”
This inscription is on the main gate of Bon Secours, just before entering the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel in Montreal.
If the love of Mary is engraved in your heart as you pass by, do not forget to say a Hail Mary to her. It comes from France. On one of the piers of a bridge, there once stood a small oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the name of Queen of Angels. Built around the mid-13th century, it is called the Joubert Bridge. This small bridge crosses the Clain River and leads to the Montbernage district.
Today, April 24, I had an appointment at the dealership for a tune-up, brake check and summer tire installation, time: 3.45 hours, so I took the opportunity to go see Mary and say a little prayer, an Ave Maria.
Pour la première fois depuis plus de dix (10) ans, les ministère Eric Michel International a un site français, avec au moins 95% de son contenu. Auparavant, les sites contenaient du français à un pourcentage inférieur à 25 %. La cause : il n’y avait qu’un seul membre qui parlait français : l’archevêque. Le 14 juillet 2024, la fraternité des missionnaires Jésus le Bon pasteur, par l’entremise de son curé, le révérend père Michel Atangana, à Yaoundé, Cameroun, s’est associée aux MEMI pour devenir une métropole, sous la direction de l’archevêque métropolitain, Son Éminence le très révérend Eric M. Gagnon. Ensuite, viendra s’ajouter la province de la République démocratique du Congo, sous le nom de Province Notre-Dame-Du-Congo.
Habemus Papam! We Have A Pope! Pope Leo XIV
Excerpt from the official EWTN PRESS RELEASE Irondale, AL (EWTN) – “It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. The election of a new pope is always a historic moment in the life of the Church, but the election of the first American-born Pope is particularly momentous. The new Holy Father carries with him enormous experience as a missionary priest and bishop, which no doubt will help to shape his ministry as the 266th successor of Saint Peter. On behalf of the global EWTN Family, I want to assure Pope Leo of our prayers as he begins his service to the universal Church.” EWTN Chairman & CEO,Michael P. WarsawOn The Election of Pope Leo XIV. The next 7am CT, EWTN Mass is for Pope Leo XlV.There will be a rosary said for Pope Leo XlV after the Mass. For continuous updates on EWTN TV special programming regarding Pope Leo XlV go to ewtn.com/tv/schedule. Join EWTN for prayer, devotions, and more from Irondale, AL & the Vatican. 
