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September 2013

September 27, 2013

On a woman cardinal: the lady in red?

You might think, from various excited postings around the Interwebs, that Pope Francis is about...

September 21, 2013

Pope Francis on social communication and “the great digital continent”

The scoop, and text of his remarks today, from Vatican Radio: Pope Francis on Saturday...

September 21, 2013

Cardinal Seán O’Malley responds to Pope Francis interview

The cardinal, of course, is part of the "Super 8" group of advisors to Pope...

September 20, 2013

Pope: “There is no human life more sacred than another”

From Vatican Radio: Pope Francis on Friday received members of the International Federation of Catholic...

September 19, 2013

The pope speaks—and the whole world is listening

This is truly remarkable: an extended and exclusive interview published today in AMERICA. In the...

September 18, 2013

Is the world making an idol of Pope Francis?

That's the provocative question our own Elizabeth Scalia is asking in today's Washington Post: It...

September 17, 2013

“With fraternal good wishes, Francis”

That's how the Holy Father has signed the now-famous letter to an atheist. In an...

September 17, 2013

Forbes calls pope a “social media phenomenon”

From columnist Tom Watson: Pope Francis – or @pontifex to his Twitter followers – has quickly become...

September 12, 2013

Report: pope stops naming monsignors

Details: Pope Francis has stopped granting priests the honorary title of "monsignor" in advance of...

September 11, 2013

Pope Francis writes personal letter to atheist

From John Allen at NCR: Although the big Vatican story in the English-speaking media today is...

September 11, 2013

Let there be light: the story behind Benedict’s candle at Ground Zero

At CNS's blog, Carol Glatz has this intriguing story about meeting Martin Marklin, the man who...

September 09, 2013

Boffo: Argentina producing a major motion picture about the pope

From Variety: Habemus a pope pic. And from Pope Francis’ native Argentina. One of its most international...

September 09, 2013

Did you miss the pope’s prayer vigil Saturday? No problem. Here it is.

I was otherwise engaged this weekend—attending a family baptism in Virginia. If you missed it,...

September 06, 2013

Vatican denies reports that pope called gay man in France

Given the pope's penchant for calling anyone and everyone, I'm surprised there haven't been more...

August 2013

August 29, 2013

Pope on Syria: “Dialogue and negotiation is the only option”

From CNS: Dialogue and negotiations are "the only option for putting an end to the...

August 27, 2013

Bread of life: pope celebrates daily Mass with hosts made by women prisoners

Who knew? Details from CNS: During summer vacation season, when there is no congregation of...

August 12, 2013

CNBC host: “Do you think this pope is against the capitalist system?”

CNBC host Lawrence Kudlow—a Catholic convert—wonders if Pope Francis is opposed to the free market....

August 11, 2013

Pope sends greetings to Muslims at close of Angelus

Details from Vatican Radio: Pope Francis spoke to the thousands of pilgrims gathered in St....

August 08, 2013

The last words the cardinals heard before electing the pope

An interesting piece of papal history, via CNS: The last formal exhortation to the 115...

August 07, 2013

Cardinal O’Malley explains the pope’s silence on abortion

From National Catholic Reporter: Pope Francis has not mentioned traditional hot-button Catholic issues like abortion...

August 07, 2013

“One cannot announce Christ without the Church…”

From Pope Francis's message for World Mission Sunday (October 20): The work of evangelization often...

August 06, 2013

What’s an “almoner”? Read about a Vatican job with close ties to deacons

An interesting profile of a job many may not know about, from Vatican Insider: Francis,...

August 05, 2013

On the Extraordinary Form: “Pope Francis has not contradicted Pope Benedict”

This moved last week. It's a followup to the story about the Vatican's action regarding...

August 03, 2013

Experts say WYD crowd in Rio was not even half as big as reported

Details: If measured in spirit, there is hardly a soul who would question the success...

July 2013

July 31, 2013

“Like it or not, religion is not going away…”

A compelling take on the world today—and tomorrow—from Michael Coren in the Toronto Sun: Chattering...

July 30, 2013

Worth a Thousand Words

After returning to Rome from Rio, Pope Francis decided to stop at the Basilica of...

July 30, 2013

Stop the Presses: Andrew Sullivan Praises the Pope!

You may want to sit down for this: I’ve just watched the actual video of...

July 30, 2013

“Dominant Narrative in the Catholic Church Now is ‘Wildly Charismatic Pope Takes World by Storm'”

That's one way that John Allen characterizes how Pope Francis has changed the conversation about...

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 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...