A few months ago, Pope Francis filmed a message that is worthwhile to meditate upon and may bring to life all of us...
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September 27: Share the Journey
Pope Francis is being joined by bishops around the world in launching a global campaign to support our brothers and...
Even Pope Francis Has To Deal With Complainers
I have noticed recently that my 4-year-old is starting to master the art of complaining in a particular type of whine...
Door of Faith: St. John Gabriel Perboyre
This month in our Year of Faith series, a new presentation on the life of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, CM, missioner to China and holy martyr. Read about his childhood in southern France, his vocation story, his journey to China, the persecutions and cruel tortures he faced, and his unwavering faith.
Pope’s Address to Women Religious Superiors
"What would the Church be without you? She would lack maternity, affection, tenderness!" VATICAN CITY, May 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Here is a translation of Francis' address today to the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) * * * Dear Sisters! I am happy to...
Cardinal affirms lack of consultation
Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, head of the Vatican's Congregation for Religious, has dismissed claims from the Vatican that remarks he made to NCR about a controversial 2012 criticism of U.S. Catholic sisters were misinterpreted, saying he backs NCR's report as "very...
Cardinal kept out of loop on LCWR
The NCR reports candid remarks of Cardinal to 800+ leaders of women's communities gathered in Rome... "The controversial Vatican decision last year to place the main representative group of U.S. Catholic sisters under the control of bishops was made without...
Pope – 6 million Twitter followers
On April 29, at about midday, Pope Francis surpassed six million followers on social network Twitter. Benedict XVI launched the account @Pontifex on December 12, 2012. During his remaining three months as Pope, he gained more than three million followers. On March 13,...
Pope: “Be merciful pastors not functionaries”
(Vatican Radio)On the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis ordained ten men to the priesthood for the diocese of Rome at Sunday Mass in St Peter’s basilica, mandating them to ‘build the house of God, which is the Church, in word and example’. Emer...
75 Year Old Starts Big Bold New Ministry
"Church Planter" Ron Edmondson writes in his blog... Breaking News: 75 Year Old Starts Big Bold New Ministry “The Lord said to Abram: Go out from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation,...
Pope Francis excuses self
With a touch of humor Pope Francis excuses himself from Plenary Assembly of Argentine Bishops "due to 'Commitments Assumed Recently' according to (Zenit.org) - In a note reflecting Francis' sense of humor as well as his missionary zeal, the Pope offered guidelines to...
Pope – don’t turn back the clock
Under the heading "Pope: 2nd Vatican Council, work of Holy Spirit but some want to turn back the clock" Vatican Radio reports on his attitude and words regarding Vatican II. Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit pushes people and the Church forward but we resist this and...