Pope Francis will visit Mongolia’s 1,400 Catholics from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. What do they expect from the pope’s visit?
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Pope Francis speaks out against his critics in the U.S. Catholic Church
Pope Francis commented that the situation in the Catholic Church in the United States is “not easy,” where “there is a very strong reactionary attitude” that “is organized and shapes the way people belong, even emotionally.”
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Guadalupe spoke to Juan Diego in his own language. That’s what Mary does for us too.
Francis’ weekly address calls believers to draw from Our Lady of Guadalupe to evangelize with courage given from the Mother.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Pope Francis-critic Cardinal Burke warns Synod on Synodality could lead to schism
Cardinal Raymond Burke has written in the preface to a new book that Pope Francis is risking confusion and even schism in leading the upcoming Synod on Synodality in Rome.
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Pope Francis calls Dorothy Day a ‘great witness to faith’ in foreword for new memoir edition
Dorothy Day had a very realistic picture of the Catholic Church, the pope said. “To her the church frequently seemed to be on the side of the rich and the property owners, and often unaware of the need for real social justice.”
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Pope Francis is writing Laudato Si’ 2.0
“I am writing a second part to Laudato Si’ to update it on current problems,” Pope Francis told the lawyers Aug. 21 during a meeting in the library of the Apostolic Palace.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
When it comes to church reform, Pope Francis isn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers
Pope Francis’ clash with the vicar of Rome says a lot about his approach to reform.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
Pope Francis is one of the oldest popes in history—but he’s showing no sign of slowing down.
87 is the new 60 at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis on the the Assumption of Mary: Praise and service lift you to heaven
“Praise increases joy. Praise is like a ladder: it leads hearts upward,” Pope Francis said. “Praise elevates souls and defeats the temptation to give up.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Synodality played a leading role at World Youth Day. Can we keep it going in our church?
By revisiting the various moments of grace from World Youth Day, we might identify some ways we still need to walk together if we are to make effective the pope’s call for a church that is “for all.”