Books - When the White Smoke Clears

What happens when white smoke rises over St. Peter’s Square? The election of a new Holy Father is more than a historic event—it’s an invitation for Catholics to rediscover the heart of the papacy: its biblical foundations, its spiritual authority, the hope it brings the faithful, and our shared responsibility to pray for the pope as our universal pastor.

In this timely and accessible book, leading Catholic teachers and evangelists offer three key reflections:

• Why the papacy matters: What the Church teaches about the office of the pope
• Who Pope Leo XIV is: Insights into his life, his first words, and his early priorities
• How to support him: Practical ways to pray for, fast for, and faithfully follow our new Holy Father

When the White Smoke Clears equips you to meet this pivotal moment in