by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2013 | Church
“May God forgive you!” said the Pope Francis  in his response to a toast from those who elected him. (Cardinal Dolan on CNN) by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2013 | Church
Rev. Eduardo Mangiarotti, an Argentine priest. described Cardinal Bergoglio, as a man of action, and someone who can command attention. “When he preaches, he’s a man who can make the people listen to him. And not only Catholic people, I mean not... by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2013 | Church
In their own words… “We live in the most unequal part of the world, which has grown the most yet reduced misery the least,” Â Cardinal Bergoglio said during a gathering of Latin American bishops in 2007. “The unjust distribution of goods...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2013 | Church
Starting at 10 a.m. CET (5 a.m. EDT / 2 a.m. PDT), The Huffington Post will live stream the pro eligendo Pontifice Mass, or the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff. The Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2013 | Church, Daughters of Charity, News, Sisters of Charity
Vinformation presents the sixth  in its monthly series on the Year of Faith In Vincentian Family Perspectives… St. Joan Antida. Learn of her fascinating journey in the wake of the French Revolution. Jeanne Antide found in the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2013 | Church
A writer for the Catholic New Service offers some advice. A few days ago, Hillary wrote a great blog postoffering advice to secular journalists covering the upcoming conclave. I’d like to add my own thoughts, since this is a topic I find particularly troubling. So,...
