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April 2013

April 07, 2013

The “villas of misery” that inspired Jorge Bergoglio

Another fascinating dispatch from John Allen, continuing his visit to the pope's homeland: In Argentina,...

April 07, 2013

“See you soon!”

Those are the cheerful, friendly words that Pope Francis used from the loggia of St....

April 06, 2013

Pope Francis’ humility: “It’s an expression of his magisterium…he’s sending a message…”

John Allen, wrapping up his visit to Argentina, draws some interesting conclusions about the new...

April 05, 2013

Pope Francis urges CDF to “act decisively” on cases of sexual abuse

Details from CNS: Pope Francis reaffirmed the importance of responding decisively to the problem of...

April 03, 2013

“I always ask God to grant me a meek heart…”

Carol Glatz at CNS has unearthed some fascinating tidbits about the new pontiff, culled from...

April 03, 2013

“Women have a special role in opening doors to the Lord”: Pope Francis speaks on women in the Church

Text from the Vatican: Another element. In the professions of faith of the New Testament,...

April 02, 2013

Why doesn’t the pope sing? Here’s an answer.

From CNS: Previously, [Vatican spokesman] Father [Federico] Lombardi dispelled rumors that the 76-year-old pope's singing...

April 02, 2013

A papal first: Pope Francis tours area near St. Peter’s tomb

Details: Pope Francis became the first pope to tour the excavated necropolis where St. Peter...

April 01, 2013

Who will be Francis’ #2?

That's the question on the lips of a lot of Vatican-watchers, including Francis X. Rocca...

April 01, 2013

Pope Francis: “Without grace, we can do nothing!”

Pope Francis joined pilgrims this morning to pray the Regina Coeli in St. Peter's Square....

March 2013

March 30, 2013

How Pope Francis is reforming the priesthood

I wondered earlier this week if the new pontiff might have a profound impact on...

March 29, 2013

Vatican defends foot-washing by Pope Francis—UPDATED

Details from AP: The Vatican on Friday (March 29) dismissed criticism of Pope Francis’ decision...

March 29, 2013

Letters to Pope Francis from prison: “Thank you for washing the feet of youth like us…”

From Vatican Radio: Los Angeles County has one of the highest youth incarceration rates in...

March 29, 2013

Pope Francis: the medium and the messenger

Two views of Pope Francis, from different perspectives, come to a strikingly similar conclusion. From...

March 28, 2013

VIDEO: Pope Francis, deacon—UPDATED

From Rome Reports, the Holy Father is shown in this video washing the feet of...

March 28, 2013

Pope Francis at the Mass of Our Lord’s Supper: “Washing your feet means I am at your service”

From Vatican Radio: The Washing of the Feet, or Mandatum, is an integral part of...

March 28, 2013

Pope Francis to priests at Chrism Mass: “We need to ‘go out’ and give the Gospel to others”

From the Vatican, the text of Pope Francis' homily at today's Chrism Mass: Dear Brothers...

March 27, 2013

Simply Francis

CNS's gifted producer Robert Duncan has put together this exceptional glimpse at the Franciscan spirituality...

March 27, 2013

Was this the key to Bergoglio’s election as pope?

A Cuban cardinal has shared Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio's intervention during the pre-conclave General Congregation meetings:...

March 27, 2013

Pope Francis’ first general audience: “Holy Week challenges us to step outside ourselves”

A preliminary text from today's appearance, from the Vatican: Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Palm Sunday...

March 27, 2013

Pope Francis as a model of “what it means to be fully human”

An intriguing take on the new pope, from Catholic San Francisco: Pope Francis is offering...

March 26, 2013

Pope’s Holy Thursday Mass: simple, diverse, closed to the media

From the Vatican: The Mass of the Lord's Supper that Pope Francis will celebrate on...

March 26, 2013

Pope Francis to live in Vatican guest house, not papal apartment

From CNS: Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal apartments in the...

March 26, 2013

Young inmates looking forward to Holy Thursday visit from Pope Francis

And, it turns out, most of them are Muslim. From Zenit: On Holy Thursday, Pope...

March 25, 2013

Will this pope inspire more scientists to become priests?

That's an intriguing thought. In Forbes magazine, John Farrell mulls: A pope who’s also a...

March 24, 2013

Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday: “Children, burial shrouds don’t have pockets”

That's one of the improvised anecdotes that the Holy Father dropped into his remarks today:...

March 22, 2013

“Francis cannot be captured by political categories. He transcends them.”

Robert Moynihan has his take on Pope Francis' important remarks to the diplomatic corps today:...

March 22, 2013

Pope Francis, typical Catholic

You know the type: always has to take his favorite seat, preferably near the back......

March 22, 2013

Where will Pope Francis live? “Let’s wait and see”

John Thavis has some possibilities: Rumors are swirling inside and outside the Vatican about where...

March 22, 2013

“There is no peace without truth!”

Pope Francis this morning addressed diplomats from nearly 200 countries—and John Allen notes a theme...