As the cardinals gather in Rome for the conclave, you may be wondering what lay Catholics can do to support the process. Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C., rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame, shares his thoughts on the process and asks that we join in prayer for the Spirit's guidance over the election process.
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- 1:21Marcus Cole: Why I fight for religious libertyG. Marcus Cole is the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School shares his motivations for fighting for religious liberty.
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- 0:35Basilica of the Sacred Heart tolls for Pope FrancisOn Monday, April 21, 2025, the bells of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame tolled to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
