Any willingness to cooperate across party lines is praiseworthy. Unfortunately, brinkmanship remains the preferred legislative strategy.
Pope Francis
Posted inExplainer, Faith
When the pope releases a statement ‘motu proprio’ it’s important—but why?
When a pope issues a document “motu proprio,” it means he does so by his own motivation, and it can mean a significant change to church law.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Mercy can scandalize those who don’t see their own sin
“We often hear faithful Catholics who see mercy at work and ask, ‘Why?'”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The redemption of ex-prisoners is a duty of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis reminds us that we must “cleanse, heal and restore” the sinner, including those returning to society from prisons.
Posted inFaith, News
How to have hope: Pope Francis gives a point-by-point guide
Pope Francis continues to spread his message of Christian hope, aiming especially to reach and inspire young people.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico City earthquake
“May our mother, the Virgin of Guadalupe, with great tenderness be near the beloved Mexican nation,” the pope said in Spanish Sept. 20 during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Four takeaways from Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia
A Colombian Jesuit reflects on the visit of Pope Francis to his country.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis redirects mission of John Paul II institute on marriage, family
The mandate for the new institute has “Amoris Laetitia” as its lodestar.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
A Lutheran’s love letter to Pope Francis
Perhaps it is an odd moment for Lutheran fan mail. Yet, ever since you became the Bishop of Rome in 2013, I have become increasingly convinced that you are the pope that Luther was looking for 500 years ago. Here are four reasons why.
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying. I know I have (and am). You’ve tried the rosary. You’ve given the Examen a shot. You even dragged yourself to adoration. Why isn’t God answering?! Especially in this long slog between Pentecost and Advent, it’s easy […]