Joanne M. Pierce

Joanne M. Pierce is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her expertise lies in Catholic studies and her insights often bridge the gap between academia and the practical realities of church governance. Recently, she commented on the film 'Conclave,' noting that it may have exaggerated the active campaigning among cardinals, which is strictly prohibited in real conclaves.