Waiting for Peter's voice: A conclave, a city, and the sound of silence

The world depends on these moments of heaven and earth meeting in a more tangible way.

Editor’s note: Four weeks ago today the election of Pope Leo XIV was decided in the Sistine Chapel. Per Mariam’s contributing editor reflects on the import and events of that night.

(PerMariam) — It is a strange thing, to witness history in the making.

We can never be quite sure exactly how we will react to world-defining events. Shock, awe, elation, surp…