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October 2013

October 31, 2013

Pope Francis Cancels Vatican Halloween Celebrations?!

Strike that. There are no Vatican Halloween celebrations. You've been tricked. But I'd love to...

October 19, 2013

Because You Never Know When Pope Francis Might Send You An E-Mail

First it was phone calls, then it was letters and interviews. And now il Papa...

October 18, 2013

Pope Francis Speaking To Us…In English!

Huzzah! Post by News.va English. Transcript: My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus...

October 17, 2013

Pope Francis Identifies The Elephant In The Room: Confusing Ideology With The Faith

A month or so ago, I noted that Pope Francis and I agree about politics....

October 08, 2013

How Peyton Manning Made Me Think Of Pope Francis…

He did this, and I made the connection immediately. I'm weird that way, see? I...

October 05, 2013

And Now You Know Why The Italian Press Isn’t Exactly the Gold Standard of Journalism

So when we learn the details of Scalfari's interview, it's like Simcha Fisher says, He...

October 03, 2013

In Search of Pageviews, HUFFPOST Manufactures Clash Between Pope Francis and Pope Benedict?

That's what it looks like to me. They've done stuff like this to boost pageviews...

October 02, 2013

If A Doctor of the Church Says It, Then Why Can’t Pope Francis? UPDATED

Early on, in the midst of the preparations for the Conclave, while we all wondered...

September 2013

September 28, 2013

Unpacking Pope Francis’s Interview (Part III, the Conclusion)

Thus the Holy Spirit can use the humblest to enlighten the learned and those in...

September 27, 2013

Unpacking Pope Francis’s Interview (Part II) UPDATED

I'm back to unpacking Pope Francis's interview, though the world seems to have moved on....

September 25, 2013

Joe Six-Pack Unpacks Pope Francis’s Interview (Part I) UPDATED

“I do not know what might be the most fitting description....I am a sinner. This...

September 23, 2013

Just Because The Church Is A Mother, Doesn’t Mean You Won’t Get Punished

Fresh off Pope Francis's remarks about the Church being a Mother, priests being like shepherdesses,...

September 22, 2013

Pope Francis’s Homily On the Last Ember Day of Autumn

It seems fitting to me, at least. Especially this part, “And sinners, tax collectors and...

September 20, 2013

NARAL Mistakes “Go Directly to Jail” Card for the “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card UPDATED

Pope Francis, see, had a little something to say to OB/GYN's today. It's probably a...

September 20, 2013

One Question to Pope Francis Went Unasked, and Unanswered.

Sigh. Maybe next time. Now that you're here, you might be interested in Fr. James...

September 19, 2013

Your “Must Read” of the Day: The Pope Francis Interview in America Magazine UPDATED

It's big. It's bold. And it's the first time America has ever interviewed a pope....

September 17, 2013

Shocking! Pope Francis and I Agree on Politics

Did you see Pope Francis's homily yesterday? Therein he said, “A good Catholic meddles in...

September 10, 2013

Check Out Pope Francis’s New Car…

It's no surprise that Joe Six-Pack is a car guy. I've held forth on the...

September 06, 2013

Democratic Congressman Becomes Bump In The Road In Administration’s Mad Rush To War

And I'm hoping and praying that the bump becomes a hump the size of Mount...

September 05, 2013

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin and the G20: In Syria, Seek Peaceful Solution, Not Military Action

Once again, Pope Francis appeals for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Syria. Specifically,...

September 03, 2013

In Case You Wondered About My Thoughts On Action Against Syria…

Feel free to join me.

September 01, 2013

Pope Francis Calls the Faithful to Pray and Fast for Peace in Syria, the Middle East, and the World

It will happen this Saturday, September 7th, on the vigil of the birth of Mary....

August 2013

August 22, 2013

I Warned You About Never Knowing When Pope Francis Might Give You A Call…

But everyone ignores me. So a young man in Italy gets the surprise of his...

August 11, 2013

Because You Never Know When Pope Francis Might Pick Up The Phone, And Give You A Call

Call me maybe? I gotta say, it's a pretty incredible story. An Italian man named...

August 04, 2013

WYD Flashback With Matt Maher, And His Story On How The Song Came To Be Written…

It's been a week since World Youth Day wrapped up and everyone checked out of...

August 02, 2013

Which Pope Said What? Take The New York Times Challenge

The Gray Lady wants to test your knowledge of the Pope's unique voice. So they...

July 2013

July 28, 2013

Pope Francis Wants YOU To Be An Intentional Disciple

Shouldn't comes as a shock really, as Jesus Christ wants the same thing from us too....

July 28, 2013

For Father Z’s Bad Analogies. Not.

Back on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, I shared a little video called...

July 26, 2013

“That our own government is knowingly displaying such a lack of tolerance for faithful Christians is outrageous”

So says attorney Erin Mersino. I agree. I'd also agree if our government displayed a...

July 05, 2013

Thanks to Brandon Vogt, You Can Read Lumen Fidei On Your Kindle…

Or your Nook, iPad, PC, or Mac. Did I mention he also converted it into...