by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Francis X. Rocca of the Catholic News Service writes, … On the first visit by a pope to the United Nations, in 1965, Pope Paul VI memorably called for “No more war, war never again.” Blessed John Paul II was a constant campaigner for peace, calling...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2013 | Church
Much has been made over the similarities and differences in recent Popes. Try your hand at this interactive quiz the offers a series of papal quotations on issues that are in the news and asks the reader to identify which Pope made the statement.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Denise LaRock asks… “Have you been following the Church’s new rockstar? Were you one of the few select millions able to spend a few days with Pope Francis in Rio for World Youth Day? Pope Francis on the beach leading the Way of the Cross with...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2013 | Vincentian Family
http://en.romereports.com As the Pope ended his first World Youth Day Mass, he got emotional, as he embraced an image of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil. (It may take a moment for the video to load since demand for t his clip seems quite high.)
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2013 | Church
(Romereports.com) Pope Francis has approved a new Economic Commission, which will be in charge of assessing the economic and administrative structure of the Holy See. The Commission’s members are experts and businessmen of all nationalities. The main goal is to...
