https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/03/12/papal-picks-conclave-open-thread/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:10:24 -0400<![CDATA[As an Irish-Catholic, I have one main goal for this conclave: to see it live when the white smoke comes out. Eight years ago, I missed it and woke up to see the new Benedict XVI on TV. The cardinals who just got locked into the Sistine Chapel have a bit loftier goal, though: Pick the right guy to lead the world&#8217;s 1.2 billion Catholics.]]>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:57:21 -0400<![CDATA[Bridget Johnson]]>https://pjmedia.com/bridget-johnson/2013/03/12/papal-picks-conclave-open-thread-n177204