Pope Francis opened the Fifth National Eucharistic Congress in Bolivia with a Votive Mass for the Most Holy Eucharist in the city of Santa Cruz. The Congress will take place in the city of Tarija in the southern part of the country.In his homily, Pope Francis said those who had come to the Mass were

Pope Francis acknowledged that he has not given sufficient attention to the middle class when he speaks about the world rsquo s economy but instead has focused much on the polarization between the rich and the poor and the throw-away culture He said he has ldquo erred rdquo in not thinking more

Asuncion ldquo A faith without solidarity is a weak faith a sick faith a dead faith rdquo nbsp Pope Francis told thousands of shanty town dwellers when he visited them in their settlements in the wetlands of Banado Norte on the last day of his visit in here ldquo I have looked forward to be

Francis address business leaders, politicians in Asuncion

Georgetown 39 s Kalmanovitz Center has performed an extensive review of the union campaign among adjunct faculty there The report covers the entire process from the first discussions among the instructors about their conditions to the ratification of a first contract The authors found that the u

Within hours of his arrival in Paraguay Pope Francis called for the consolidation of democracy in this poor country of 7 million people together with ldquo unceasing efforts rdquo and ldquo a firm will rdquo to fight corruption nbsp He also insisted on the development of an economy that does

ldquo Dear Brothers and Sisters I could not leave Bolivia without seeing you rdquo Pope Francis told thousands of inmates and their families in a prison 15 km outside Santa Cruz on July 10 before leaving Bolivia and flying to Paraguay The prison of Santa Cruz-Palmasola ndash known as an ldqu

Beware of headlines based on politicians’ feelings rather than their actions.

Over the last few weeks I 39 ve been talking by phone to a wide variety of prominent Catholics in California including Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta nbsp Gov Jerry Brown nbsp three local bishops and a diocesan environmental justice director a college president a resources executive

The following is the prepared text of Pope Francis' address before the World Meeting of the Popular Movements:Good afternoon!Several months ago, we met in Rome, and I remember that first meeting. In the meantime I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. I am happy to see you again, here,

Fernando Fernande brought toilet paper, soap and food to the Palmasola prison, where his son has been locked up for the past two years.Other families waited outside the gates with wheelbarrows full of everything from sausages to blankets to charcoal for cooking. The supplies, Fernande said, were to

One of the "most critical and perhaps dramatic signs" of the times is "the tremendous growth of the Hispanic population," said Arturo Chavez, president and CEO of the Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio.That growth presents a challenge to the Catholic Church to meet

The cross was created by Jesuit Father Luis Espinal, who was assassinated in 1980.

In a talk of the utmost importance that is likely to spark discussion and inspire action worldwide Pope Francis made his strongest call yet for ldquo structural change rdquo in the way the world rsquo s economy is run saying the present system ldquo runs counter to the plan of Jesus rdquo nb

“The bird lies still while the light goes on flying.”From “Unknown Age,” by W. S. Merwin Those with strapped-on wingsfor ages dreamt of flying like the birds and fell from cliffs broke limbs or died.But when I ask for the wind’s help getting beyond the mi

In an address that is likely to raise at least eyebrows in economic and political power corridors around the world Pope Francis will speak this evening before the nbsp World Meeting of Popular Movements Vaticanistas expect Pope Francis to expound on some of the themes of his recent encyclical quo

A reflection on Sunday's readings from the Rev. Terrance Klein

In his homily during the “Mass for the Evangelization of Peoples,” celebrated in Quito’s Parque Bicentenario (Bicentennial Park), Pope Francis focused on the theme of unity and independence. The Holy Father spoke of Jesus’ cry for unity at the Last Supper, and Latin

Over the last few weeks I 39 ve been talking by phone to a wide variety of prominent Catholics in California including nbsp Leon Panetta nbsp Gov Jerry Brown nbsp and nbsp three local bishops getting their reactions to ldquo Laudato Si rsquo rdquo This week I 39 m posting some of their r

nbsp Who was your most influential teacher and why What made this person stand out What teaching styles or techniques or strategies or approach made him or her so memorable I welcome your responses in the comment area below nbsp Don 39 t identify by name as people might want to remain ano