The Pope

The Pope

On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis "returned to the house of the Father." Join us in praying for him and celebrating his life and legacy with these resources on Formed.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

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  • Choosing a Pope: What REALLY Happens During a Papal Conclave | What Catholics Believe

    Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger in What Catholics Believe as he answers the most asked questions about how Catholics choose a new pope. What is a papal conclave? How does the voting process work? Can someone who isn’t a cardinal become pope? Why are cardinals locked in the Sistine Chapel? Learn the fa...

  • How a New Pope Is Chosen: Inside the Papal Conclave

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    Discover how the Catholic Church selects a new pope after the resignation or death of the previous pope. Learn about the sacred traditions, secret ballots, and the meaning behind the black and white smoke during the papal conclave in the Sistine Chapel in this animated video.

  • Novena for the Conclave

    1 season

    The Cardinals will soon gather to choose the next pope. Join us in a special 9-day Novena, praying that the Holy Spirit guides the conclave and gives the Church a holy shepherd.

    Let us pray with the whole Church: "Please Lord, protect and guide your Church during this time of transition."

  • Why is there a Pope?

    Did Jesus think of the pope? What is a pope? Dr. John Sehorn and Chris Stefanick hone in on the history of how the office of the pope came to be.

  • The Pope | What Catholics Believe

    Join Dr. Christopher Mooney, assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as he answers some of the internet's most popular questions about the pope and the papacy.

    Why does the Catholic Church have a pope? Is the pope Catholic? Do Catholics have to o...

  • Francis: The People's Pope

    On March 13, 2013, cardinals stunned the world when they elected Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope. But what did they see in the 76-year-old Jesuit? Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?

    ROME REPORTS travels to Argentina to investigate and discover more about what shaped Pope Francis. From ...

  • Karol (Two Film Set)

    1 season

    Available for the first time as a video set, these two highly acclaimed films on the heroic true story of St. John Paul II star Piotr Adamczyk as the beloved Karol Wojtyla who became the Pope. Filmed on location in Poland and Italy, these two movies also feature gorgeous music by the legendary fi...

  • Benedict XVI: The Pope Emeritus

    This excellent new documentary produced in Europe on the life and papacy of Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) shows us the great milestones of his life: renowned theology professor, prolific author, expert at the Second Vatican Council, longtime collaborator of John Paul II, and his pontificat...

  • Saint Peter

    Saint Peter tells the epic story about the key event in European and world history: the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, focusing on the leader of that new religion. St. Peter is played by the renowned Egyptian actor, Omar Sharif (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago). The film i...

  • Pope John Paul II

    This epic film follows Karol Wojtyla's journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St. Peter. It explores his life behind the scenes: how he touched millions of people, changed the face of the Church and the world, and how he defended the dignity of mankind. Jon Voight'...

  • Litany of the Faithful Departed

    Join us in praying the Litany of the Faithful Departed, asking for God to have mercy on those who have gone before us. This is a great prayer to offer for your loved ones who have passed away or anyone who has passed away.

    May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest...

  • The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission by George Weigel

    The Catholic Church is on the verge of a transition of great consequence.

    As Catholic theologian, historian, and papal biographer George Weigel notes, the next pope will probably have been a teenager or a very young man during the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965); he may even have been a chi...

  • Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well

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    Exclusively on Formed.

    We all have very real questions about death. What happens when we die? What does Scripture teach about death? How do we prepare for the life to come? Explore the mystery of death, dying, and everlasting life through Eternal Rest, a new offering of the Augustine Institut...

  • Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him: Pope Francis

    Dr. Tim Gray shares a heartfelt message on the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. May Pope Francis rest in the eternal peace of Christ.

    Join us in praying for Pope Francis by praying the Litany of the Faithful Departed here.

  • The Pope by Dr. Scott Hahn

    Covering the Biblical evidence for the authority of the Pope, the doctrine of Purgatory, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints, the Sacrament of Confession, the Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist, and more, the remarkable set is an essential resource for answering the various object...

  • Living the Gospel with the Heart of Pope Francis by Dr. Edward Sri

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    Dr. Edward Sri is a renowned theologian, author, and professor at the Augustine Institute. In this presentation, Dr. Sri invites all Christians to embrace the call of Pope Francis to be missionary disciples in today's world. With contagious enthusiasm and insightfulness, Dr. Sri makes the Holy Fa...

  • On the Family by Pope Francis

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    Pope Francis has often expressed his concern for the urgent pastoral needs of families in today's society. Underscoring that deep love and concern for the family, the Pope has spent many months speaking on this subject in his weekly Wednesday audience talks. This book is a collection of all of th...

  • The Pope: His Mission and Task | The Augustine Institute Show

    Ask your questions below in the chat or text them to 720-650-0100.

    Dr. Tim Gray welcomes Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, former Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith and President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission and the International Theological Commission, to discuss ...

  • The Restoration of the Baldacchino

    The Baldacchino of St. Peter's Basilica rises over the tomb of Saint Peter. This monumental structure is undergoing a meticulous restoration. This effort, supported by the Knights of Columbus, honors a timeless link to Christianity’s roots and preserves a spiritual landmark for future generations.

  • Soldiers of the Pope

    For the first time an exclusive visit behind Vatican walls records the history, traditions and daily life of the smallest army in the world, the Swiss Guard, whose duty is to defend the Holy Father at any cost, giving their own lives if necessary. The film captures the highlights of a typical yea...

  • Francisco: Un Papa entre la gente

    El 13 de marzo de 2013 los cardenales sorprendieron al mundo con la elección de Francisco, el primer Papa latinoamericano. ¿Qué vieron en él?, ¿quién es Jorge Mario Bergoglio?, ¿por qué fueron hasta el fin del mundo para escoger un Papa?

    ROME REPORTS viaja a Argentina para descubrir quién es...

  • Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism

    One of history’s greatest examples of the triumph of spiritual power over violence and oppression is vividly recounted in Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism, a new documentary film that poignantly captures the intricate role played by John Paul in the collapse of commu...

  • Unpacking Pope Benedict’s life and writings | Chris Stefanick Show

    We can all use some hope. Lucky for us, Pope Benedict XVI wrote a whole encyclical about it.

    So in honor of his recent passing, we’re going to explore what this great pope said about the virtue of hope.

    And to do that, we’re joined by Fr. Brian Larkin, who is a priest in the Archdiocese of...

  • Can the Pope be Wrong? Special Guest Dr. Michael Sirilla | Chris Stefanick Show

    Is Pope Francis the real Pope? How do we know? It seems there’s a growing number of Catholics online questioning the papacy, and we’re here to set the record straight. Chris brought on his dear friend, Dr. Michael Sirilla, a theology professor at his alma mater, Franciscan University of Steubenvi...