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  • Popes
    News Analysis

    Explained: What is the conclave and how does it work?

    2025-05-02T14:06:00Z

    Scheduled for 7 May, the conclave to elect the next pope is fast approaching. As the Catholic Church prepares for its new leader, Thomas Chacko explains the origins of the conclave, how the confidential process works, and the spiritual weight behind it

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    Reviews

    City of Echoes - Jessica Wärnberg

    2024-01-31T15:34:00Z

    Jessica Wärnberg has a background in religious history and the history of art; she certainly brings an artistic touch to this magnificent book. Painting word pictures using shades, colour and contrast, Wärnberg demonstrates rigorous research and a deft touch in handling complex historical material. This is a ...

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    Reviews

    Elizabeth Finch: Julian Barnes’ novel fails to grasp the rudiments of Christianity

    2022-05-22T10:24:00Z

    The Booker Prize winning author Julian Barnes has supposedly written a “loving tribute to philosophy”. But our reviewer says his latest novel misunderstands what Christianity is all about