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September 2015

September 07, 2015

Washington Post: conservative dissent brewing inside the Vatican

Not surprising, but a timely overview: As he upends church convention, Francis also is grappling...

September 07, 2015

“This may be the most positive presentation of Catholicism on American television ever”

As I wrote over at Aleteia, this was a media moment without precedent: You don’t...

September 07, 2015

BREAKING: Vatican to announce annulment reforms Tuesday

In characteristically awkward translation, from the Vatican press office: The attention of journalists that tomorrow, Tuesday, September...

September 07, 2015

All pope, all the time: Time Warner plans special channel for papal visit

This is extraordinary—and, I think, unprecedented. It’s also a testament to the intense interest in...

September 07, 2015

BREAKING: Vatican to announce annulment reforms Tuesday

In characteristically awkward translation, from the Vatican press office: The attention of journalists that tomorrow, Tuesday, September...

September 07, 2015

“This may be the most positive presentation of Catholicism on American television ever”

As I wrote over at Aleteia, this was a media moment without precedent: You don’t...

September 07, 2015

Obama invites gay Catholic to White House for pope’s visit

From The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A Marquette University grad’s poignant note to President Barack Obama...

September 07, 2015

All pope, all the time: Time Warner plans special channel for papal visit

This is extraordinary—and, I think, unprecedented. It's also a testament to the intense interest in...

September 06, 2015

“I appeal to parishes, religious communities, monasteries, shrines in Europe to accommodate a family of refugees”

A rough translation of the pope's historic remarks today during the Angelus: Dear brothers and...

September 06, 2015

“I appeal to parishes, religious communities, monasteries, shrines in Europe to accommodate a family of refugees”

A rough translation of the pope’s historic remarks today during the Angelus: Dear brothers and...

September 04, 2015

Extra cheesy: the Pope Francis pizza box

Delicious: West Deptford food packaging company has taken the plain pizza box and converted it into...

September 04, 2015

Pope Francis: Sowing divisions is a sickness in the Church; “gossiping is like terrorism”

From today’s homily: Pope Francis says sowing divisions and discord is a sickness within the...

September 04, 2015

Extra cheesy: the Pope Francis pizza box

Delicious: West Deptford food packaging company has taken the plain pizza box and converted it into...

September 04, 2015

Pope Francis: Sowing divisions is a sickness in the Church; “gossiping is like terrorism”

From today's homily: Pope Francis says sowing divisions and discord is a sickness within the...

September 04, 2015

Making a spectacle: What happened when the pope went to buy a new pair of glasses?

This: Details: Pope Francis slipped out of the Vatican Thursday for a personal — and...

September 01, 2015

For Year of Mercy, pope allows all priests to grant absolution for abortion, permits confession with SSPX priests

From a long letter on the jubilee issued today: The tragedy of abortion is experienced...

September 01, 2015

Must-see video: first clip from pope’s satellite conference on ABC

In a word: wonderful. Just watch. ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos

September 01, 2015

For Year of Mercy, pope allows all priests to grant absolution for abortion, permits confession with SSPX priests

From a long letter on the jubilee issued today: The tragedy of abortion is experienced...

August 2015

August 31, 2015

Must-see TV: Pope Francis answers questions from Americans on ABC Friday

Kate O'Hare has the scoop: In a special edition of ABC News’ “20/20,” airing Friday, Sept. 4,...

August 31, 2015

Must-see TV: Pope Francis answers questions from Americans on ABC Friday

Kate O’Hare has the scoop: In a special edition of ABC News’ “20/20,” airing Friday, Sept. 4,...

August 30, 2015

Philadelphia’s “pope soap”?

The manufacturer, Duross & Langel, notes: Please forgive this bit of cheek but each bar...

August 30, 2015

Francis: beware those who claim to be “very Catholic”

From his Angelus remarks Sunday: Pope Francis has strongly criticized Catholics who brag that they...

August 30, 2015

Francis: beware those who claim to be “very Catholic”

From his Angelus remarks Sunday: Pope Francis has strongly criticized Catholics who brag that they...

August 29, 2015

At the World Meeting of Families: How do you give communion to a million people?

View image | gettyimages.com Here's an interesting glimpse behind the scenes, from Philly.com—including a detail...

August 29, 2015

Papal kitsch didn’t begin with Pope Francis—UPDATED

A few observers have marveled that the visit of Pope Francis has sparked a rush on...

August 29, 2015

At the World Meeting of Families: How do you give communion to a million people?

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August 29, 2015

Papal kitsch didn’t begin with Pope Francis—UPDATED

A few observers have marveled that the visit of Pope Francis has sparked a rush on...

August 28, 2015

Vatican expresses pope’s gratitude to author of banned children’s book

From The Guardian: The hippos, kangaroos and penguins adorning the cover of Piccolo Uovo (Little...

August 28, 2015

The Anti-Trump

It occurred to me the other day that these men represent two sides of the...

August 28, 2015

Vatican expresses pope’s gratitude to author of banned children’s book

From The Guardian: The hippos, kangaroos and penguins adorning the cover of Piccolo Uovo (Little...