A spiritual guide to understanding the deeper movements that shape the life of the Church Introduction: Beyond Colors, the Battle for the Soul of the Church When cardinals gather behind closed doors in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new Pope, the whole world holds its breath. But what may …
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Introduction: A Title Shrouded in Mystery Among the most intriguing ecclesiastical titles is that of the “Black Pope”, traditionally attributed to the Superior General of the Society of Jesus. This appellation, which has sparked curiosity and even suspicion throughout the centuries, contains a rich history blending symbolic elements, historical circumstances, and …
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