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January 2014

January 06, 2014

“We must press on towards Bethlehem…”

"On the feast of the Epiphany, as we recall Jesus’ manifestation to humanity in the...

January 06, 2014

NY Times: Popular voice in DC? The pope

Will wonders never cease? Details: Shortly before leaving the Capitol for the holiday recess, Senate...

January 05, 2014

Pope Francis on children of gay unions, divorce: “How can we proclaim Christ to a generation that is changing?”

Somehow I missed this nugget yesterday, from AFP: Pope Francis has called for a rethink...

January 05, 2014

It’s official: Pope Francis to visit Holy Land in spring

Details: Pope Francis announced Sunday that he would travel to Israel, the West Bank and...

January 04, 2014

Pope Francis abolishes title of “monsignor” for those under age 65

That sound you hear is heads exploding in rectories. From Vatican Insider: In a new...

January 04, 2014

Carmelite nuns get voice mail message from Pope Francis

Details from HuffPo: On New Year's Eve at 11:45 am, Pope Francis called up the small...

January 03, 2014

Pope Francis to religious: “Wake up the world!”

The Italian Jesuit journal La Civilta’ Cattolica offers an account of Pope Francis's recent meeting with 120...

January 03, 2014

Pope Francis, Superstar: crowds to Vatican increase 300%

The Rome tourist industry be pleased. From the BBC: Pope Francis drew more than 6.6...

January 02, 2014

A rabbi on Pope Francis: “All of us who do religious work can learn from his example”

From Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie: The Pope is not just a leader; he is a...

January 01, 2014

The Pope Francis list of new year’s resolutions

Some inspiration to kick off 2014, from a Filipino writer who distills key teachings of...

December 2013

December 31, 2013

Esquire names Pope Francis “Best Dressed Man of the Year”

From HuffPo: Pope Francis has picked up yet another year-end honor which may be his most surprising...

December 29, 2013

“A very Franciscan Christmas…”

Some intriguing insight on Pope Francis and his personal imprint on Christmas, from the always-worthwhile...

December 27, 2013

Report: Pope Francis to invite people to daily Mass next year

Details: From the new year a handful of Romans will be invited to celebrate morning...

December 25, 2013

NY Times: Pope “off script”

Well, that's one way to put it. Their headline: Pope, Off Script, Nods to Atheists...

December 25, 2013

“Allow ourselves to be moved by God’s goodness”

The text of Pope Francis's Christmas message, delivered Christmas Day in Italian from the balcony...

December 24, 2013

“The soul of this papacy is up for grabs…”

Passionate and provocative words from Thomas Peters, who throws down the gauntlet: If your love...

December 24, 2013

CNN poll: 88% approval rating for pope in US

Details from Daniel Burke at CNN: As Pope Francis prepares to celebrate his first Christmas...

December 23, 2013

Just a couple of popes, you know, hanging out…

The two living Catholics who carry the title "Pope" have swapped Christmas greetings. Details: Pope...

December 22, 2013

Catholics in the Age of Francis

A snapshot of reactions and insights from a variety of people in The Boston Globe: ...

December 21, 2013

Pope’s Christmas message to Curia: don’t be mediocre

From CNN: Pope Francis put the ideals of professionalism, service and holiness to the fore...

December 20, 2013

Gänswein: no women deacons

From the blog PrayTell: Austrian Religion.orf, citing the January edition of Cicero, quotes Archbishop Georg Gänswein, prefect of...

December 19, 2013

“He wants pastors”: Pope Francis mandates members of Curia to hear confessions

Details: As part of Pope Francis’ pastoral reforms, all 44 senior members of the Roman...

December 17, 2013

“It’s worthwhile being a vagrant because you get to meet the pope!”

A delightful detail from the breakfast meeting Pope Francis had today with three homeless men...

December 17, 2013

Happy birthday, dear Pope Francis, happy birthday to you…

Check out this lovely video from Vatican television, in honor of the pontiff's 77th birthday.

December 16, 2013

Cover boy: Pope Francis on the cover of The New Yorker

First TIME, now this. I can't help but smile. From James Carroll's profile of the...

December 16, 2013

Curia shakeup: Burke out, Wuerl in

From David Gibson: After last month’s annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops,...

December 16, 2013

How to have a Pope Francis-style Christmas

Some advice from a professor at Santa Clara University: Time Magazine's pick of Pope Francis...

December 15, 2013

Pope shoots down idea of women cardinals: “Women must be valued, not clericalised”

Details from National Catholic Reporter: Pope Francis has denied rumors that he intends to name...

December 13, 2013

“The scandal of preaching”

From today's homily: Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae...

December 13, 2013

What will Pope Francis do with the Legion of Christ?

From the AP: First, one of the Legion of Christ’s top officials abruptly quit the...