The Holy Thursday ritual has become a hallmark of Francis’ papacy.
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Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Vatican communications head after Benedict letter controversy
Mgr. Dario Vigano offered his resignation on March 19, saying he did not want the flap over the Benedict letter to hinder reforms in the communications office.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in Dublin
Pope Francis will attend the ninth World Meeting of Families on August 25 and 26, making him the second pontiff to visit Ireland.
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Pope Francis: The crucifix is not just a piece of jewelry
The revelation of God’s love toward humanity is made known through contemplating the crucifix and not just using it as work of art or as a fashion accessory, Pope Francis said.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Following controversy, Vatican publishes full text of Benedict XVI’s letter
The Vatican has released the complete letter by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI about Pope Francis after facing criticism for manipulating a photograph of it.
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
So we interviewed our boss
It’s taken over a year for us to get our boss, Matt Malone, S.J. on Jesuitical—and we promise it was worth the wait.
Posted inArts & Culture, News
Famed German director makes film about Pope Francis
After two years working on a documentary about Pope Francis, the noted German filmmaker Wim Wenders said he is most struck by the pope’s courage.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Have Pope Francis’ first five years been a success?
Francis has been first and foremost “a missionary pope,” who is determined to transform the church into “a missionary church.”
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Benedict XVI defends Pope Francis on fifth anniversary of his election
Benedict affirmed that “there is an internal continuity between the two pontificates.”
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Pope Francis has ‘high rating’ in Asia, may travel to India in 2018
Cardinal Gracias, one of the pope’s top advisers, spoke about Francis on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his election.