Pope’s Holy Week Schedule Both Traditional and Innovative
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will celebrate all the traditional ceremonies of Holy Week this year, but he will again depart from tradition on Holy […]
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The Pan-Orthodox Council, Ukraine Crisis and Christian Unity
Where does the Russian Orthodox Church stand on the crisis in Ukraine? And why is a Pan-Orthodox Council planned for 2016? To find out answers […]
Pope Francis-Queen Elizabeth Meeting: ‘Welcoming, Warm and Friendly’
VATICAN CITY — “They clicked in a very warm, personal and non-protocol fashion,” said British Ambassador to the Holy See Nigel Baker, when describing Thursday’s […]
Pope’s Strategy on Leading the Church
Pope Francis is very intuitive, prays, and meditates a great deal, but lives in the present and doesn’t know where he will lead the church, […]
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 […]
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 […]