Pope Francis
What Did Pope Francis Just Say?
“Hot button issues” vs. “Expanding horizons beyond conflicts”
The Pope Video • Hear the Cries of Migrants
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Hear the Cries of Migrants.
Under-utilized Ways of Being God’s Story-tellers
How conscious are we of being both God’s story and God’s storytellers… and of the many ways we can tell God’s story to a world desparetly in need of Good News?
WYD Message “Think Big! Open Your Hearts”
Pope Francis to Young People: "Think Big! Open Your Hearts" Holy See Releases Pontiff's Message for the 29th World Youth Day Zenit.org writes "The Holy See today published Pope Francis’ message for the 29th World Youth Day (WYD), which will take place on Palm Sunday,...
Pope’s Lenten message – poverty (Haiti?)
According to the Catholic News Service Pope Francis has chosen the theme, “He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich,” for this year’s Lenten message, said a Vatican statement Jan. 31. The theme comes from a verse from St. Paul’s Second Letter to...
“This Pope is reaching people”
These are the words of the Provincial of the Lebanese Province of the CM who appears (unidentified) in a street interview in front of the "SuperPope" mural in Rome. Visit Yahoo for view the short video. PS Acting in record time for Rome the mural has been painted...
Reading the signs of the times!
Recent events have given new meaning to "reading the signs of the times" Francis conquers the front cover of Rolling Stone magazine magazine. (See also Vatican Insider) Vatican graffiti! A bright colored mural of Francis in a Superman pose has appeared out of...
The quotable Pope … in images
Edahn Small offers a visual presentation of 12 Inspiring Quotes from Pope Francis from 2013 on Economics, Spirituality, Abortion, Women, Politics, and Power. As the site says "you don't have to be religious to appreciate his refreshing outlook, compassion, and...
Pope’s visit to group occupying church
The Huffington Post tells the story of the impact of the Pope's visit to Tor Sapienza, one of the Rome's roughest neighborhoods. Fifteen Italian families live in the deconsecrated church where the parish was previously located -- they occupied the building in October...
Internet as Gift of God – Pope Francis
“The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.”
100th World Day of Migrants January 19
The followers of Vincent and Louise, Frederic and Elizabeth Seton who work with migrants and refugees throughout the world can take courage from the message and actions of Pope Francis.Sunday 19th January the Church marks the 100th World Day of Migrants and...
Pope Francis on state of the world
"It is now a long-established tradition that at the beginning of each new year the Pope meets the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See to offer his greetings and good wishes, and to share some reflections close to his heart as a pastor concerned for the joys...