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March 2018

March 03, 2018

Pope Francis adds new Marian celebration to the church calendar

This may be the most significant move of its kind since St. John Paul added...

November 2014

November 07, 2014

Pope warns against becoming “pagan Christians”

From his homily this morning: Even today there are "pagan Christians" who "behave like enemies...

October 2014

October 24, 2014

Pope Francis: “Building the unity of the Church, this is the task of every one of us”

From his daily homily: Every Christian is called to work for the unity of the...

October 19, 2014

Francis on Paul: “This great pope, this courageous Christian, this tireless apostle…”

"For the gift of this Synod and for the constructive spirit which everyone has shown,...

October 17, 2014

For first time, Sistine Chapel to be rented out for corporate event

Details: Pope Francis has for the first time allowed the Sistine Chapel to be rented...

October 14, 2014

Pope Francis: Beware “cosmetic spirituality” and “every disordered desire”

From this morning's homily: Pope Francis said Mass on Tuesday morning in the chapel of...

October 13, 2014

Pope Francis: “Be open to God’s surprises” and the signs of the times

In what may be an especially timely commentary, given events of the last few hours,...

September 2014

September 09, 2014

Pope Francis: “Jesus has chosen sinners…he calls everyone!”

Some timely thoughts from Pope Francis in this morning's homily: Jesus is not a...

August 2014

August 31, 2014

The pope’s new bishops: “These are not papal acts in name only, but personal decisions by Francis”

John Allen looks at some recent high-profile bishop appointments and draws some intriguing conclusions in...

August 29, 2014

Pope Francis to preside over wedding ceremony next month

Did you get an invitation? From CNS: Pope Francis will preside over his first wedding...

August 17, 2014

All aboard: pope takes train to Mass in Korea

Details: He has built a reputation for his down-to-earth style and has no patience for...

August 17, 2014

Pope to Korean bishops: “Christians don’t come as conquerers”

From John Allen: Christianity is a missionary religion, and heading into Pope Francis’s trip to...

March 2014

March 12, 2014

Hitting home: Pope Francis has an impact on his native Argentina

Inspiring news, from CNS: Maria Delamonica spoke somewhat sourly of the state of affairs in...

February 2014

February 28, 2014

Pope Francis says Church must accompany, not condemn, those whose marriages fail

Vatican Radio reports on his homily this morning: Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the chapel...

February 26, 2014

“The real challenge for Francis is to go beyond rhetoric…”

There's been some discussion around the blogosphere about last night's "Frontline" on "Secrets of the...

February 25, 2014

Downsizing the papacy

An interesting take on last weekend's remarkable consistory, from Michael McGough in The Los Angeles...

February 25, 2014

What is Pope Francis really up to?

Over at The Jesuit Post, Jeremy Zipple, SJ took an informal poll: I resolved to...

February 04, 2014

Queen Elizabeth to visit pope in April

Buckingham Palace confirms: The Queen is will visit Pope Francis at the Vatican on April...

January 2014

January 29, 2014

Lombardi slams Rolling Stone cover story for treating Benedict with “surprising crudeness”

Details from The National Catholic Register: Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi has strongly criticised an...

January 21, 2014

Adorable: pope blesses lambs

A tradition continues. Watch below, courtesy Rome Reports: A couple years ago, CNS described some...

January 15, 2014

I just might have to make this my screen saver

For the full story behind the image, check out what ace CNS photog Paul Haring...

January 15, 2014

Why Pope Francis is a model CEO

Here's a different take on Pope Francis, from a business perspective, via a retired university...

January 07, 2014

Picture of the day. Maybe of the year.

And the year is only seven days old. Priceless: Photo: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano via Reuters From...

January 07, 2014

Pope Francis: “The heart is a road, everything passes there. Put it to the test!”

Part of the pope's homily today that hit close to home: The Pope invited everyone...

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 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...

December 2013

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 22, 2013

Catholics in the Age of Francis

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