Ellie Gardey

Atlanta

Reporter and Associate Editor at The American Spectator

Reporter at @amspectator🖊️ Author of “Newsom Unleashed: The Progressive Lust for Unbridled Power”

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Articles

As Cardinals Enter the Conclave, Anything Could Happen

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

On Wednesday, 133 cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. What on earth will happen remains known only to heaven. After two weeks of debate, discussion, politicking, and gossiping, predictions on who will emerge on the Loggia of the Blessings of St. Peterâs Basilica are even more divided. By the day, talk increases that the initial frontrunners are stalling.
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 136: Cross Pendants: Religious Statement or Fashion Trend?

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

Cross necklaces are an accessory of significance often donned by Christians, but a New York Times article attempted to frame the symbol as a political signal mainly attached to right-winged conservatives. Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they discuss the Christian symbolism behind the cross and the usage of the symbol in popular culture and fashion.
Derisive Comments Toward African Cardinals Throw Twist Into Conclave

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

As the cardinals of the Catholic Church prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel Wednesday to choose the next pope, a surprising dynamic has emerged. One cardinal has made comments about his African confrères that are difficult to interpret in a light other than that of racism. In an interview with the New York Times, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny made the baffling statements.
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 135: Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Shuts Down Antisemitic Sign

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

This weekend, Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy was enraged over an “F**k the Jews” sign that went viral after it was held up at his Barstool bar in Philadelphia. Portnoy promptly addressed the situation by firing the waitresses who were responsible and sending others who shared culpability to Auschwitz for an educational trip.
Report: All the Cardinals Are Talking About Pizzaballa

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

“Many speak of Pierbattista Pizzaballa,” La Repubblica, an Italian newspaper, reported Friday in its coverage of the College of Cardinals’ discussions on the election of a new pope.
Some Progressive Cardinals Express Displeasure With Pre-Conclave Meetings

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

Several cardinals have spoken with an American media outlet to register their dissatisfaction with some of what has been said during the meetings of cardinals that are taking place prior to the conclave, known as general congregations. Specifically, they are upset that certain cardinals have spoken out against some of Pope Francisâs decisions and called for a change of direction in the new pontificate.
Papabile Stresses Need for a Holy Pope

1 week ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

One of the cardinal electors who has been widely speculated as one of the most likely successors to the Chair of St. Peter spoke with the press on Tuesday regarding what he believes should be the “defining characteristic” of the future pontiff. (RELATED: Early Indications of Cardinals’ Priorities Begin to Emerge)That characteristic? Holiness. “I always say, we need what the world cannot give us: holiness,” said Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius.
Early Indications of Cardinals’ Priorities Begin to Emerge, by Ellie Gardey Holmes

2 weeks ago | brownpelicanla.com | Ellie Gardey

Cdl. Burke Issues Plea… Conclave Novena Prayer UpdateApril 30, 2025 By Ellie Gardey Holmes, The American Spectator, April 29, 2025Ellie Gardey Holmes is Reporter and Associate Editor at The American Spectator. She is the author of . She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she studied political science, philosophy, and journalism. Ellie has previously written for the Daily Caller, College Fix, and Irish Rover. She is originally from Michigan.
Early Indications of Cardinals’ Priorities Begin to Emerge

2 weeks ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

As the cardinals of the Catholic Church prepare to enter the conclave on May 7, some cardinal electors have begun engaging with the press to discuss the priorities emerging among their ranks. What the cardinals have to say may offer some insight into whom they may select as the next pope. At the least, it reveals what they are thinking at this present moment. While some cardinals have spoken with anonymity, others have spoken directly to the cameras.
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 134: Can $5,000 Change Americans’ Minds on Babies?

2 weeks ago | spectator.org | Ellie Gardey

The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving out $5,000 baby bonuses in an attempt to reverse America’s fertility crisis. This week on The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the impact this policy could have on the negative attitudes that many young people have toward children.