Category Archives: The Pope

Canon Law and Two Popes

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Q1: Could you please outline the canonical problems inherent in the fact that now we have two living Popes?  –Rhonda Q2:  Considering that all priests and bishops must belong to a diocese or religious order, my question would be this: … Continue reading →

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Why is Cardinal Mahony Voting in the Conclave?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Q:  Could you please comment on the assertions by Cardinal Mahony [of Los Angeles, California] that he is required to participate in the upcoming conclave?  Many Catholics are grouping to protest his participation.  –Douglas A:  Douglas is referring to the … Continue reading →

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When Will the Conclave Start? Pope Benedict’s Final Legislative Act

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Q: I read the article “Canon Law and the Upcoming Conclave” and it was really helpful, but I have another question now.  The 15-day rule has now been revised by Pope Benedict, correct?  If so, has he given a specific … Continue reading →

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Canon Law and the Upcoming Conclave

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Q1:  Can you please explain for us how the papal conclave will work? And are there any major aspects of it that will be different this time, because Pope Benedict is still living?  –Leah Q2:  Who can, and cannot, be … Continue reading →

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A Brief Note about Papal Resignation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Dear Readers, Those of us in Rome were no less stunned than the rest of the world by the Pope’s announcement yesterday.  Nobody saw it coming!  It was, therefore, a cruel coincidence that “Can a Pope Ever Resign?” was published … Continue reading →

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