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Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Basilica for the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff with all 115 cardinal electors. The post Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff appeared first on Father Roderick.

Which cardinals are seen as the most important candidates for the papacy on the eve of the Conclave? Fr. Roderick talks about the buzz in Rome the night before the big day! The post The 2013 Conclave – One More Night...

Fr. Roderick reports from Saint Peter's Square where the balcony and the Sistine Chapel are being readied for the Conclave and the presentation of the new Pope. The post The Balcony and the Chimney appeared first on...

Witness the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at Castel Gandolfo and hear his final words on the balcony at the end of his pontificate. The post Arrival at Castel Gandolfo appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Square and shares his impressions of the farewell of Pope Benedict XVI on the evening of February 28. The post Pope Benedict’s Departure appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick reports from the Vatican about the last meeting of Pope Benedict XVI with the Cardinals and describes the atmosphere on Saint Peter's Square just hours before the end of the Pope's pontificate. The post...

Fr. Roderick gives a live commentary during Pope Benedict XVI's final General Audience on February 27, 2013 at St. Peter's Square. The post Pope Benedict’s Final General Audience appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick reports live from the Vatican at the end of the week during which Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world by announcing his resignation on February 28. What will happen in the next 10 days? When will the...

We end our journey through China in the Cathedral of Beijing with a conversation with two religious sisters: one of the old generation, and one of the new, young generation of sisters. The post The Cathedral of...

We explore the enormous ancient city wall of Xi'an.. on a bike! The post Xi’an City Wall Bicycle Ride appeared first on Father Roderick.

We visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda  built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. The post The Big Wild Goose Pagoda appeared first on Father Roderick.

We visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of two significant pagodas in the city of Xi'an. The post The Small Wild Goose Pagoda appeared first on Father Roderick.