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September 2019

September 10, 2019

Must-read: How Africa is transforming the Church

From historian Elizabeth Foster in The Washington Post, a story that helps put Francis's visit to...

September 04, 2019

Pope to reporter: ‘It is an honor when Americans attack me’

From CNS: Pope Francis told a reporter that it is "an honor when Americans attack...

September 02, 2019

The first reviews are in for ‘The Two Popes’

The movie premiered at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend. One review calls it, in...

September 01, 2019

Pope Francis announces 13 new cardinals

From Vatican News: After reciting the Angelus in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis announced...

August 2019

August 31, 2019

St. John Paul, Laborer

"By means of work, man participates in the activity of God himself, his Creator." —...

August 29, 2019

FIRST LOOK: Trailer for ‘The Two Popes’ featuring Hopkins and Pryce

This will be something to see. Check out the teaser trailer for the film below....

August 09, 2019

Pope Francis: ‘A country must be sovereign, not closed’

In a new interview, the Holy Father spoke about the upcoming Amazon synod, and a...

July 2019

July 31, 2019

First look: Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in ‘The Two Popes’

From the BBC: The first image of Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in The Two Popes has been released, and...

July 22, 2019

Secretary of State Bergoglio?

From Crux: An Argentine priest who knew Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires prior...

July 15, 2019

Saint John Paul: ‘The illegal migrant comes before us like that stranger in whom Jesus asks to be recognized’

Part of his message for World Migration Day, 1996: The Church considers the problem of...

July 01, 2019

With Confession Under Attack, Pope Reaffirms Seal of the Confessional

From CNS: In the light of “a worrying negative prejudice” against the Catholic Church, Pope...

June 2019

June 20, 2019

The Conservative Catholics Who Defend Pope Francis

One of them is my friend and blog neighbor Father Matthew Schneider, who is quoted...

June 13, 2019

Deacons and Priests: the Pope Had Something to Say Today to All of Us

He made remarks today to apostolic nuncios from around the world: Apostolic nuncios are called...

June 10, 2019

Viganò Speaks: In Hiding, He Gives His First Extended Interview

From The Washington Post: In the instant he became one of the most controversial figures...

June 03, 2019

President Trump Issues Message Commemorating John Paul II’s Trip to Poland

This didn't get much attention yesterday, but it's notable: a presidential message marking the...

June 02, 2019

Francis Slams Catholic ‘Fundamentalists’ Who ‘Safeguard Ashes of the Past’

Details: Pope Francis has criticized traditionalist Catholics who seek to "safeguard the ashes" of the...

May 2019

May 28, 2019

In New Interview, Pope Francis Addresses McCarrick Case, Viganò, Homosexuality and More

From Vatican Media: Mexican journalist and writer, Valentina Alazraki, has been the Vatican correspondent for...

May 14, 2019

Pope Authorizes Pilgrimages to Medjugorje, But Does Not Approve Apparitions

Significantly, this was announced quietly on Sunday, the day before the Feast of Our Lady...

May 11, 2019

The Holy Father had an audience at the Vatican with members of the International Union...

May 09, 2019

Pope Francis Issues New Laws, Requiring Clergy to Report Any Suspicions of Abuse

Details: Pope Francis issued sweeping new laws for the Catholic Church on the investigation of...

April 2019

April 11, 2019

WATCH: Pope Francis Kisses the Feet of South Sudan Leaders, Pleading for Peace — UPDATED

The CNS video is astonishing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=39&v=HulTVtdPpCw The story: At the end of a highly unusual...

April 11, 2019

From ‘Powerful’ to ‘Embarrassing’: Reaction to Benedict’s Letter

It's only been out there less than a day, but already Benedict XVI's 6,000-word letter...

April 01, 2019

What Did Pope Francis Say in Morocco About Proselytism?

AFP reports: Pope Francis on Sunday warned Catholics in Morocco against trying to convert others...

March 2019

March 26, 2019

That Time I Kissed the Pope’s Ring — UPDATED

This video has been getting a lot of circulation and attention: How is that...

March 26, 2019

Why Are We Canonizing So Many Popes?

It may not be what you think. After reading this essay, Deacon Ken Crawford offers...

March 24, 2019

Could an American be Pope? Results of the Last Conclave Suggest It Could Happen

From The Washington Post: A rare, leaked report revealed great uncertainty in the 2013 selection...

March 15, 2019

Faggioli: Stop Canonizing Popes!

The writer and Vatican watcher Massimo Faggioli writes in The Washington Post: If the Catholic...

February 2019

February 18, 2019

Report: Pope Francis Lifts Sanctions Against Nicaraguan Priest Reprimanded by John Paul

It was one of the most famous moments in the early years of John Paul's...

January 2019

January 24, 2019

Pope Francis released his message for World Communications Day — and it’s one we need today

I can't imagine a more timely, necessary or urgent message for this moment. Here is...

December 2018

December 31, 2018

BREAKING: Vatican spokesman Greg Burke resigns

This is huge. The unexpected announcement came via tweet this morning, noting that both Burke...