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July 2013

July 29, 2013

Must-See Video: The Pope on the Plane

From Rome Reports, highlights from the pope's remarkable press conference en route to Rome last...

July 29, 2013

Pope Francis on Gays: “Who Am I to Judge Them If They’re Seeking the Lord in Good Faith?”—UPDATED

The interview that will be making headlines around the Catholic media this morning, from John...

July 29, 2013

“Amazing”: Serving as Lector Before Three Million at WYD

A teenager from the U.S. at World Youth Day tells all: The young woman who...

July 28, 2013

John Allen on “What We Learned About the Pope in Brazil”

He filed this for the CNN Beliefs blog: Francis was elected at 76, so he...

July 27, 2013

Pope Francis: “We Need a Church Capable of Warming Hearts”

This is simply beautiful: Francis was addressing the Brazilian Church but today’s lunch with the...

July 27, 2013

Tradition in Action

Some traditions just have to endure... Blessed Pope John Paul II (soon to be saint)...

July 27, 2013

What’s the Media Saying About the Pope in Rio?

Vatican Radio's Sean Patrick Lovett has the answer: One thing that really stands out in...

July 27, 2013

On Pope Francis: “You Can See He is a Pastor. He is Not a King.”

Some provocative insights on Pope Francis from a provocative former Franciscan, via Vatican Insider: “Three...

July 26, 2013

Pope to Argentine Pilgrims: “I Want a Mess!”

Details: Pope Francis has shown the world his rebellious side, urging young Catholics to shake...

July 26, 2013

The Pope with a Chotki

This striking photograph from WYD shows Pope Francis clearly wearing a chotki around his wrist—something...

July 25, 2013

“I Need to Watch This Guy Closely, Because He’s a Good Example for Me…”

That's New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan, talking about—who else?—Pope Francis. From an interview with NCR's...

July 24, 2013

“Why Would Conservative Catholics Be So Upset?”

That's one of the questions Michael Sean Winters poses in this rejoinder to Archbishop Chaput's...

July 24, 2013

For World Youth Day, Pope Francis Will Visit Where his Pontificate Really Began

A fascinating insight, via Vatican Insider: The Church needs to "rid itself from all expired...

July 23, 2013

Chaput: Right Wing “Have Not Been Really Happy” About Pope Francis

Philadelphia's archbishop made his remarks in Rio, during an interview with NCR's John Allen. Snip: ...

July 23, 2013

Did the Pope Really Say That?

All day, my FB feed has been filling up with this particular quote, attributed to...

July 22, 2013

A REALLY Great Moment in Journalism: NBC Reporter Anne Thompson Chats with Pope, Asks Him to Bless Medal

If memory serves, Anne Thompson also did the readings at one of the pope's daily...

July 22, 2013

Pope to Reporters: “I Don’t Give Interviews…But I Enjoy Your Company.”

From the flight to Rio, via CNS: With economic hard times as an excuse not...

July 22, 2013

Singing Priests, Weeping Faithful: The Charismatic Church of Brazil

Here's a glimpse at part of the Catholic Church that will be welcoming the pope...

July 20, 2013

Pope Makes the Cover of TIME—But Not in the U.S.

Details: First the Italian edition of Vanity Fair and now Time magazine. Time has dedicated...

July 18, 2013

A Remarkable Meeting with Pope Francis

Robert Moynihan describes a "joyful encounter" in the Domus Santa Marta: This morning, as the...

July 17, 2013

Vatican Grants Indulgences for Following the Pope on Twitter—UPDATED

Details: In an effort to lure the shrinking flock of young Roman Catholics to a...

July 17, 2013

Pope’s Message for Day of Life: “The Glory of God is Seen in a Living Human Being”

From the Vatican news site: Pope Francis sends message of support for human life to...

July 15, 2013

Pope Francis, Early Riser

From Vatican Insider: Francis’ alarm clock goes off at 4:45 every morning in room 201...

July 14, 2013

The Salesian Who Baptized Jorge Bergoglio

A fascinating detail from his early life: The Italian daily Il Cittadino has unearthed the...

July 14, 2013

Is Pope Francis the Catholic Princess Diana?

That's the provocative question at the heart of this piece over at CNN's Belief blog: ...

July 13, 2013

Pope Writes Letter to Imprisoned Argentine Rock Singer

Details: Pope Francis answered a letter from former singer Patricio Santos Fontanet, which begins:...

July 11, 2013

Following Pope’s Call, Priest Puts Mercedes Up for Sale

Any takers? Details: It may be back to a bicycle for a Colombian priest who’s...

July 11, 2013

“A Pope Like None Before”

That's the headline accompanying this piece by veteran Vatican-watcher Sandro Magister, who offers his take...

July 10, 2013

Pope Used 20-Year-Old Fiat for Lampedusa Visit

Is this a sign of things to come? From the Los Angeles Times: Pope Francis...

July 10, 2013

Buenos Aires Erects Statue of Pope; Francis Orders It Removed

Attractive, isn't it? Details: A life-size sculpture of Pope Francis was installed yesterday on a...