In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis asks, “How can we recognize true consolation?”
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Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis accepts resignation of top Vatican economy official, appoints lay man to role for first time
As the new prefect, Maximino Caballero Ledo becomes the second lay man to hold a top position in the Vatican.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Gloria Purvis and Father Matt Malone on what their interview with Pope Francis means for the U.S. church
This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria sits down with Father Matt Malone to discuss their interview with Pope Francis and Father Malone’s 10 years as editor in chief of America magazine.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
How St. Andrew can be your guide to Ignatian imaginative prayer
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Andrew, by Molly Cahill
Posted inFaith, News
U.S. dioceses begin to bring back Communion Cup
As many restrictions put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country are returning to offering consecrated wine in the chalice for Communion.
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U.S. bishops’ reiterate ‘firm opposition’ to the ‘misnamed’ Respect for Marriage Act.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan called the bill “a bad deal for the many courageous Americans of faith and no faith who continue to believe and uphold the truth about marriage in the public square today.”
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The Kingdom of God is so different from our reality. That’s why it can feel scandalous to us.
A Reflection for Tuesday of the First Week of Advent, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Behind the scenes: What it’s like to interview Pope Francis
Some part of me hoped that the interview would help teach me how to be more like Francis. But it’s clear the only thing he wants is for us to want to be more like Jesus.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Ukraine, abortion, racism, women’s ordination: Highlights from America’s interview with Pope Francis
Pope Francis called for overcoming polarization in the life of the Catholic Church in an exclusive interview with America magazine.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The Gospels teach us how to be amazed
A Reflection for Monday of the First Week of Advent, by Kaya Oakes