Pope May Place Greater Emphasis on Non-Negotiables After Obama Meeting
Pope Francis’ meeting with President Barack Obama Thursday was significant for highlighting sensitive issues related to life and religious freedom. But it may also point […]
Month: March 2014
Pope Francis, President Obama Discuss Religious Freedom, Life Issues and Immigration Reform
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis discussed the right to religious freedom, life, conscientious objection and conflict resolution with President Barack Obama today. The 52-minute meeting […]
My 2011 Interview with Abuse Survivor, Appointed to Papal Commission for Protection of Minors
The following is a Register interview with Marie Collins, recently appointed to pontifical commission on child abuse. A four day conference for bishops and religious […]
Photo Gallery of Nigerian Presidential Visit
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Vatican Staff Nervous About Possible Layoffs
“What’s the mood like? It’s one of real fear,” said a Vatican official speaking about plans drawn up by the Holy See to cut staff. […]
Papal Diplomacy and the ‘Francis Effect’
One year into his pontificate, Pope Francis’ widespread popularity may have put him on the covers of Time and Rolling Stone, but his gifts are also bringing much […]
Discussing Pope Francis’ First Year on the Drew Mariani Show
Listen to my appearance on Relevant Radio’s Drew Mariani Show, 12 March 2014, discussing Pope Francis’ first year: http://relevantradio.streamguys.us/DM%20Archive/DM20140312a.mp3 Begins at 31:00.
Priest Gives Insight Into Pope Francis’ Interview Style
ROME — Why has Pope Francis given so many interviews after having initially said he preferred not to give them? In this March 7 interview […]
English Translation of Pope Francis’ Corriere della Sera Interview
ZENIT publishes below the first English translation of Pope Francis’ interview with Ferruccio de Bortoli that appeared today in Corriere della Sera. The text has been […]
Francis Gives an Ignatian Twist to the 2014 Vatican Lenten Retreat
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will continue to have a number of pressing engagements during Lent, but next week he will participate, as is tradition, […]