by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
Cardinal Müller sees liberation theology’s basic concern as congruent with the Gospel for the Poor – “for those on the periphery”, which Pope Francis never tires of emphasizing… as did Vincent, Frederic, Rosalie, etc. Pope Francis has close ties with liberation...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for… a more determined implementation of international labour standards; planning for a focused development on the human person as its central actor and primary beneficiary;...
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2014 | Pope
Vatican Insider ANDREA TORNIELLI offers this collection of Pope Francis words on the flight home speaking to journalists off the cuff for an hour despite his exhausting trip. See a collection of his other reports for La Stampa Abuse against minors “At the moment there...
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Pope
America Magazine reports ….On 13 June 2013, Pope Francis granted an interview to Israel’s Channel 2 TV at Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives. That interview made history; it was the first time that a TV crew entered Santa Marta to interview the...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Pope, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines… Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon....
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2014 | Pope
At least that is what Pope Francis thinks! Pope’s Mass: Saints are not heroes, they are sinners that bear witness to Christ During his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis talked about the path to holiness. He explained that saints are not heroes, but...
