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FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis will canonize Oscar Romero and Paul VI in Rome in October
Gerard O’Connell
Both men were close to each other in life, and both are much revered by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis arrives in procession with other bishops during Mass at the Maquehue Airport near Temuco, Chile, Jan. 17. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
In private letter, Pope Francis told Chilean bishops their church’s “sin became the center of attention”
Gerard O’Connell
In the 10-page text, Francis presented a searing diagnosis of what had transformed this once prophetic and esteemed church in Latin America to one of the least respected.
FaithJesuitical
Ross Douthat is worried about Pope Francis’ leadership. Should we be, too?
Ashley McKinless
Ross Douthat on the future of the Catholic Church
Politics & SocietyFeatures
What is Pope Francis’ effect on health care?
James F. Keenan, S.J.
Pope Francis advocates for the consistent ethic of life in a throwaway culture. Like Cardinal Bernardin many years ago, he defends the sanctity of life at every stage and in every situation.
Pope Francis poses for a photo with Chilean bishops at the Vatican May 17. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis concludes three-day summit with Chilean bishops
Gerard O’Connell
“History is being made. We are at a particular moment for the universal church, not only for Chile,” one monsignor said.
FaithFeatures
From Benedict to Francis: The former Vatican spokesperson looks back
Federico Lombardi
Insights on the papacies of Benedict XVI and Francis from Father Federico Lombardi, S.J., a close colleague of both.
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