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Ridgewood NJ, In a historic and unexpected turn of events, American Cardinal Robert F. Prevost has been elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming Pope Leo XIV. The decision, made by the College of Cardinals after a two-day conclave in the Sistine Chapel, marks the first time an American has ascended to the papac✝️ A Surprising Election: An American Pope for the First Time in History
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Ridgewood NJ, the Catholic Church has entered a historic moment today as Church leaders gather in the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave—the centuries-old, secretive process of choosing the next Pope.
Continue reading Papal Conclave Begins: Cardinals Gather to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
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Newark NJ, a 2023-24 Pew Research Center study revealed that 33% of adults in New Jersey identify as Catholic, while 59% practice a Christian denomination overall. This marks a steady decline from past years: in 2014, 67% of New Jersey adults identified as Christian (34% Catholic), and in 2007, 76% identified as Christian with 42% Catholic.
Continue reading Is New Jersey’s Cardinal Joseph Tobin a Contender for the Next Pope?