May 7, 2015 We ain’t saints. John XXIII and John Paul II are. Here’s why. Sunday’s canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II offers us a chance to ponder, if only briefly, what living a saintly life requires.
May 7, 2015 John XXIII and John Paul II – The bookends of Vatican II Today’s “doubleheader” in Rome marks the canonization of both Blessed Pope John XXIII and Blessed Pope John Paul II as saints.
May 7, 2015 Pope Francis and President Peres star in Middle East buddy movie Pope Francis’ much anticipated visit to the Holy Land ended Monday after a whirlwind of activity.
May 7, 2015 Bethlehem visit: Is Francis an Israeli or a Palestinian pope? During the troubles in Northern Ireland, an Irish rabbi was stopped at a checkpoint.
May 7, 2015 Francis in Bethlehem: Will pope hear about abuse of Palestinian Christians? On Sunday and Monday, May 25 and 26, Pope Francis will visit the Palestinian Territories and Israel during his first papal trip to the Holy Land.
May 7, 2015 Pope Francis should stick to doctrine, stay away from economic 'redistribution' Friday, Pope Francis chose a meeting with – of all people -- officials of the United Nations to endorse what he called “the legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the state, as well as indispensable cooperation between the private sector and civil society.”
May 7, 2015 The 'Pope Francis Effect': The war on conservative Catholics in New York When Cardinal Bergoglio was elected pope in 2013, many traditional Catholics were wary. Recently, their pessimism is being justified as "The Francis Effect" makes itself felt across the world and in America, most notably in the Archdiocese of New York.
January 13, 2015 Official: Peru bishop removed amid abuse charges Pope Francis has removed a Roman Catholic bishop in Peru who the country's retired former prelate says is suspected of sexually abusing minors.
January 8, 2015 Vatican puts Josef Wesolowski, ex-Dominican envoy, under house arrest The Vatican put its former ambassador to the Dominican Republic under house arrest Tuesday after opening a criminal trial against him, the first time a high-ranking Vatican official has ever faced criminal charges for sexually abusing youngsters.
January 8, 2015 Pope Francis says women should play expanded role in Church Pope Francis says that women should have a bigger presence in the Catholic Church, as well as in the professional and public spheres.