On Our Knees in Hope: The Conclave, the Papacy, and the Call to Prayerful Reverence, by Marcus Peter

The Catholic Church stands once again at the cusp of a pivotal historical moment: a conclave looms; and the Chair of St. Peter, the most enduring office of spiritual and sociopolitical authority in the world and in history, awaits its next successor. This isn’t just another election. It is, rather, a watershed moment in salvation history, culture, and Catholic identity.

In every era, the conclave has represented more than ecclesiastical and administrative housekeeping; it has been a barometer of the Church’s doctrinal and spiritual health, a flashpoint for cultural engagement, and, perhaps most importantly, a call to arms—not of violence but of prayer, penance, and spiritual vigilance. I often note: the whole world stands still when a pope passes. All eyes are on Rome until the Chair of Peter is occupied again. ….

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