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November 2013

November 17, 2013

Why is Pope Francis Listed Among the World’s Most Influential Jews?

Pope Francis was recently listed as one of the world's most influential Jews. Here's...

November 13, 2013

The Big Duh of Pope Francis’ “Bombshell Quotes”

Jesus Christ was a revolutionary. Not, mind you, the gun-toting, building-blowing-up, people-killing kind of revolutionary....

November 11, 2013

Pope Francis: Sinners Repent. The Corrupt Do Not.

Pope Francis gave a hard-hitting homily during his daily morning mass. "We are all...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

Forbes Names Pope Francis the World’s Fourth Most Powerful Person

Pope Francis managed to make Forbes most powerful list, and he did it without...

October 29, 2013

Pope Francis: Pray Together as a Family

How many family problems would simply go away if families prayed together?

October 28, 2013

Pope Francis: Marriage is the First Sacrament of Humanity

As we would describe it here in Oklahoma, Pope Francis said a mouthful. His...

October 27, 2013

Pope Francis: Three Words for Married Life are Please, Sorry and Thank You

Pope Francis spoke about families. The temporary quality of modern life cuts us to pieces,...

October 23, 2013

Is This a First? Bishop of Bling is Suspended.

Deacon Greg has the story. The Vatican has suspended Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, the so-called...

October 21, 2013

The Bishop of Bling and the Pope

Government money is not free. It is a hammer than can beat people and...

October 20, 2013

Pope Francis: There is No Way to Avoid Growing Old

This one is for my precious Mama.

October 20, 2013

What Would You Say to Pope Francis?

I can't imagine me being able to choke out any words at all if...

October 17, 2013

Book Review: How to Lead Like Francis

To join the discussion of Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads, or...

October 13, 2013

Pope Consecrates the World to Our Lord’s Mother

Pope Francis consecrated the world to the care of our Lord's mother today. I...

October 07, 2013

Pope Francis Plans Major Reforms of the Curia

Pope Francis is planning to do more than tweak the way the Vatican is...

October 01, 2013

Papal G8 Meets for the First Time

Pope Francis appointed a select committee of eight cardinals from around the world shortly after...

September 2013

September 29, 2013

Pope Francis: You Cannot Know Jesus Without Betting Your Life on Him

Do you know Jesus? Do you really know Him? Pope Francis tells you how to really...

September 29, 2013

Everything You Want is on the Other Side of Fear

I read Father Dwight Longnecker's fine post, Bergoglio's List, and it sort of pushed me over the...

September 28, 2013

The Roman G8: What Will They Tell the Pope?

Pope Francis began his papacy by appointing a group of eight cardinals, dubbed the...

September 28, 2013

Pope Francis Speaks About Church Bombing in Pakistan

This video is from last Sunday, after Taliban operatives bombed a Christian church service, killing...

September 27, 2013

Christian Persecution: What Can We Do?

Elizabeth Scalia has heard the call. Have you? I'm talking about the call to prayer...

September 27, 2013

Pope Greets New Ambassador. Ambassador’s Mother Steals the Show.

What would you do if you were introduced to Pope Francis? I might be like...

September 24, 2013

Father Frank says it best

Some days, the irony piles on top of irony. Father Frank Pavonne put out a...

September 21, 2013

Gay Marriage and Abortion: In His Own Words

I've put together a few bits and pieces of Pope Francis' living testimony on...

September 21, 2013

the Hype

Do not be afraid little flock, for the Father has chosen gladly to give you...

September 20, 2013

The Most Interesting Thing About Pope Francis’ Interview

The most interesting thing about Pope Francis' interview with America magazine is not the interview...

September 19, 2013

Pope Francis Gives an Interview. New York Times Re-Writes It.

Pope Francis gave an extensive interview to America Magazine, which you can find here. The...

September 18, 2013

Pope Francis and the Devil

Mention of the devil offends people. They don't like to hear about him, any more...

September 18, 2013

Gripes Go Up

Here is my (totally pew-sitting laity) opinion of how bishops should deal with their...

September 17, 2013

The Church is a Widow, Seeking Her Bridegroom

In his homily at morning mass, Pope Francis described the Church this way: The Church...

September 17, 2013

Married Priests? I’m not Holding my Breath.

The press has jumped all over another errant remark from the Vatican, this time about...