The portrait of Pope Francis that emerges from conversations with his friends is that of a man as resolutely down-to-earth and dependably Argentinian as his immigrant neighborhood.
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Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Pope Francis’ Roman Curia reform, explained
On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle break down changes in the new constitution for the Curia in the context of Pope Francis’ vision of evangelization.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis records impromptu video messages for Catholics in mainland China and Hong Kong amid Covid-19 spike
The pope recorded the messages in the spur-of-the-moment when he received the new bishop of Hong Kong, Bishop Stephen Chow Sau Yan, S.J., in a private audience at the papal library in the Vatican’s apostolic palace.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Sharing your memories can be a spiritual act
A Reflection for the Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent, by Michael J. O’Loughlin
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: I learned hatred and anger for war from my grandfather
“Does the transmission of faith—and of the meaning of life—follow this path today, of listening to the elderly?” Pope Francis asked in his general audience.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Watch: Pope Francis consecrates Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
“In every age you make yourself known to us, calling us to conversion. At this dark hour, help us and grant us your comfort.”
Posted inFaith, News
President Zelenskyy invites Pope Francis to visit Ukraine during second phone call
Pope Francis telephoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the president addressed the Italian parliament via video link March 22.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis just opened the door for lay people to head Vatican departments
Some commentators have called this “revolutionary,” but others say it has deep roots in church tradition.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Pope Francis is drawing on Vatican II to radically change how the Catholic Church is governed
After nine years, Pope Francis has unveiled a major reform of the Vatican Curia—though its emphases may sound familiar.
Posted inFaith, Ideas
‘Francis in Iraq’: A new documentary explores what a historic papal trip meant for persecuted Christians
More about the Christians of Iraqi-Kurdistan and Nineveh than Pope Francis, the film highlights their gratitude by showing why it was so important to them that he visit Iraq.