Cardinal Gracias, one of the pope’s top advisers, spoke about Francis on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his election.
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New ‘Pope’ series on CNN profiles saints and blackguards
The six-part part series, which will play Sunday nights starting March 11, is subdivided into some novel plots of papal territory.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis opens the door for canonization of Óscar Romero and Paul VI
Blessed Paul VI and Archbishop Óscar Romero will soon be declared saints.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Five years in, Americans’ love of Pope Francis remains strong
According to a new Pew Research Center poll, 84 percent of U.S. Catholics hold a “favorable” view of Pope Francis.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Kasper: Quit throwing around the word ‘heretic’
Cardinal Kasper rejected claims from some Catholics who accuse Pope Francis of undermining church teaching on marriage.
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Pope Francis pays tribute to nurse who saved his life
“I thank her and I want you to know her name: Sister Cornelia Caraglio.”
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Cardinal Wuerl urges parishes to implement ‘Amoris Laetitia’
“The rule to follow in all cases,” the reflection says of family ministry, “is the love and mercy of the Lord.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis establishes a universal feast day for Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church
The Memorial will celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost in churches throughout the world.
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Pope visits group home for women prisoners with small children
The pope left chocolate eggs as gifts during his surprise visit to Casa di Leda, a group home for incarcerated women with small children.
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Pope wants canonization of slain Jesuit to move forward, ambassador says
Father Grande was known as a champion of the poor and the oppressed at a time when El Salvador was on the threshold of a civil war, a war that eventually killed over 70,000 people.