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November 2013

November 15, 2013

Sarah Palin Apologizes for Remarks About Pope Francis

Sarah Palin has taken to social media to issue an apology for her recent criticism...

November 14, 2013

Vatican Says No, Non Preoccuparti, They’re Not Worried: The Pope Is Safe

Earlier today, I reported on a story which appeared in the Catholic Herald, quoting Italian...

November 14, 2013

Is Pope Francis’s Life in Danger?

This from the Catholic Herald, the London-based Roman Catholic newspaper: Pope Francis has angered crime...

November 08, 2013

Fun and Games at the Vatican: Pope Francis Sports a Clown Nose

Every Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope greets pilgrims from around the world...

November 07, 2013

Pope Francis Gets a New Speechwriter

Pope Francis has said that we should "mess up the Church"--and there are those among...

November 07, 2013

The Poor, the Pure, the Merciful: Pope Francis Chooses Themes for World Youth Days

The Vatican has announced this morning that Pope Francis has chosen the themes for the...

November 04, 2013

“Expect Surprises”: Archbishop of Canterbury’s Remarkable Interview at the World Council of Churches

The Archbishop of Canterbury has hinted that we should expect “a few surprises” in terms...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

Pope Francis Celebrates Mass at the Tomb of Pope John Paul II

On Thursday mornings, a group of Polish worshippers gather in the St. Sebastian Chapel, just...

October 28, 2013

Come On In, Get Comfy! Pope Francis’ Relaxed Attitude Means That People Are Taking His Seat

Pope Francis continues to surprise and charm with his warmth and hospitality. I see a...

October 28, 2013

The Leadership Style of Pope Francis

This week I’ve been slowly, deliberately reading Chris Lowney’s most excellent new book, Pope Francis: Why...

October 15, 2013

Elderly Woman Is Mugged; Pope Francis Steps In to Help

Pope Francis has sent a gift of 200 Euros to an elderly Venetian woman who...

October 09, 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury: “Do Like the Catholics, Go to Confession”

The Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, has a recommendation to Anglicans: Go to...

October 08, 2013

Pope Francis Throws Out the “P” Word Again

He said it again: the Church does not grow by proselytizing but by attracting. Speaking...

October 04, 2013

The Council of Cardinals Is Off and Running!

The first three-day meeting of Pope Francis’ new, eight-member Council of Cardinals has drawn to...

October 02, 2013

Proselytize NO, Evangelize YES, Said Pope Francis

Well now, didn’t the Internet explode this week, what with all that excitement regarding Pope...

September 2013

September 30, 2013

Wow! Now Pope Francis Institutes a “Council of Cardinals” to Assist in Church Governance

It is not Business-As-Usual in Rome these days. Today the news from Vatican City is...

September 22, 2013

Hollywood Popefest: Chris Rock Calls Francis “the Greatest Man Alive”

The Pope is Catholic—and I have a feeling some folks are going to be REALLY...

September 22, 2013

Detroit’s Archbishop Vigneron Marches for Life, Unpacks Pope Francis’ Statements

What a busy day! On Saturday, September 21, Detroit’s Archbishop Allen Vigneron led anti-abortion protesters...

September 18, 2013

Pope Francis: The Church Is a Loving Mother

In his Wednesday Audience on September 18, Pope Francis returned to the theme of the...

September 12, 2013

Surprise, Dr. Scalfari! Pope Francis Answers an Atheist’s Questions, and Reaches Out to Unbelievers

Pope Francis continues to surprise. This week, the surprise is his thoughtful message to an...

September 05, 2013

The Pope and the President: Two Approaches to the G-20 Summit

As the G-20 Summit gets underway in St. Petersburg, things are tense between President Obama...

September 04, 2013

Pope Francis Art Contest: Vote Now!

Well, this is fun! Religion News Service has sponsored a contest, inviting artists to submit...

September 03, 2013

Great Mufti of Syria Joins Pope Francis in Praying for Peace on September 7

The Great Mufti of Syria, Ahmad Badreddin Hassou, would like to travel to Rome to...

September 01, 2013

Pope Francis Appeals for Peace

Pope Francis has called on Catholics throughout the world to join in a day of...

August 2013

August 29, 2013

Say “Cheese”! Pope Francis Smiles for the Camera

“Selfies” have become mainstream in 2013; and Pope Francis—happy to embrace the communication tools of...

July 2013

July 29, 2013

The Two Canonizations: Don’t Pack Your Bag Yet!

When will Pope Francis canonize his two predecessors, Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed...

July 28, 2013

Pope Francis Loves You!

How charming is this man. The Holy Father, taking his seat in the helicopteer which...

July 23, 2013

Time Magazine Spotlights America’s Obsession

The frenetic six-day youth festival that is called “World Youth Day” is going on this...

July 23, 2013

Pope Francis to Journalists: “Help Me Work for the Good of Society” (UPDATED)

From what I read in the headlines yesterday, I thought all the pope talked about...

July 22, 2013

Can Brazil Keep the Holy Father Safe? (UPDATED: NO!)

OK, now I’m worried. I did not see the parade which was broadcast live this...