Easter at the Vatican 2013
VATICAN CITY — In the simple pastoral style of a parish priest, Pope Francis led the Vatican’s Easter celebrations, offering clear and accessible teachings in […]
Conclave 2013
Pope Stresses Selfless Service to Youth at Holy Thursday Mass
The Holy Father opened the Triduum by spending it with young men and women at a youth detention center in Rome. VATICAN CITY 28/3/13 — […]
Pope Francis’ First Easter
VATICAN CITY — Final preparations are being made for Pope Francis’ first Easter, beginning with the traditional chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, followed by a […]
Pope Francis to Make Side Trip Home?
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis may be visiting more than just Rio de Janeiro when he travels to the Brazilian city for World Youth Day […]
Pope Francis: Christ Died for Each Person
VATICAN CITY 23 March 2013: In his homily at a Mass this morning for Vatican employees in the residence where he is temporarily staying, Pope […]
Pope Francis and Foreign Affairs – What to Expect
Perhaps the Same Priorities, But a Different Style By Edward Pentin – ZENIT: When it comes to international relations, Pope Francis’ priorities are unlikely to […]
The Inauguration of Pope Francis Focuses on St. Joseph and Protecting Others in Love
VATICAN CITY: “Let us be ‘protectors’ of creation, protectors of God’s plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment. Let us […]
Pope Francis’s Inaugural Mass Homily – Full Text
Homily of the Holy Father at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry 19 March 2013: Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I […]
Pope Francis Likely to Stay Out of Falklands Sovereignty
British newspapers were quick to dig up anything Pope Francis might have said about the Falkland Islands, but in this 15th March article for Newsmax, […]
Pope Francis: A Welcome Surprise to the Faithful
VATICAN CITY — Uncertainty quickly gave way to elation among the faithful that thronged St. Peter’s Square as the name of Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario […]