Pope’s 10-Point Plan Attracts Fans, Critics
Pope Francis has become the latest to contribute to a largely secular contemporary debate on the nature of happiness. But his responses, given in a […]
Month: July 2014
Western Leaders Silent Towards Persecuted Christians
“It’s reminiscent of what we saw in Europe in the build-up to the Second World War or the ethnic cleansing witnessed during the Balkans in […]
Vatican Unease Over Latest Scalfari Interview With Pope Francis
Vatican officials are uneasy and perplexed after the publication this week of a conversation between Pope Francis and an atheist journalist who, for the third […]
Pope Francis Voices His Concerns to Israeli, Palestinian Presidents Over Renewed Conflict
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis Friday telephoned the Israeli and Palestinian presidents to voice his “serious concerns” over the worsening conflict in Gaza, urging them […]
Legion of Christ’s New General Director Discusses the Congregation’s Road Ahead
Legionary Father Eduardo Robles Gil, a native of Mexico, was elected general director of the Legion of Christ in February this year. At that time, the […]
South Korea, a Land of Dynamic Catholicism, Awaits Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ apostolic voyage to South Korea will be the first papal visit to Asia in just over a decade. The Holy […]
Cardinal Pell Announces Vatican Financial Reforms
VATICAN CITY — The first significant developments in Pope Francis’ efforts to reform the Roman Curia were revealed at the Vatican Wednesday, including the appointing […]
A Look at Lord Patten, the Vatican’s New Media Czar
One of the most interesting Vatican appointments announced this morning by Cardinal George Pell is that of the British peer Lord Patten. A well known figure in […]
Pro-Life Leader Believes Tide Is Turning in Europe
ROME — One of Europe’s leading pro-life figures believes a sea change in public opinion in favor of a culture of life is under way, […]
Pope Condemns Mafia, What About Supporters of Abortion?
Pope Francis’ recent remarks in which he said mobsters are excommunicated were widely welcomed, but they’ve left some Catholics wishing for an equally robust condemnation […]