Pope Francis formally opened the synod of bishops on Sunday, telling participants that the union between a man and woman is the foundation of God’s plan for the family and a solution to the many forms of loneliness in today’s world. “This is God’s dream
The Pope is back home in Rome safe and sound after his trips to Cuba and the United States. These are events Catholics and so many others glued to the TV or their computer following his travels will be unpacking (no pun intended) for months
WASHINGTON—Admitting the startling discovery had compelled him to reexamine his long-held beliefs, His Holiness Pope Francis announced Tuesday that he had reversed his critical stance toward capitalism after seeing the immense variety of Oreos available in the United States. “Oh, my goodness, look at all
While veteran conservative columnist George Will once described himself as an “amiable, low-voltage atheist”, his latest attack on the Catholic Church demonstrates that he has decided to drop the amiability and amp up the atheism. Dredging up long discredited anti-Catholic slurs, Will claims that Pope
World Meeting of Families Day One: Set Up Day I arrived in the City of Brotherly Love late yesterday to be greeted by images and banners of the Holy Father everywhere; in the airport, on countless banners, in stores, and restaurants. There is great excitement
Pope Francis is about to visit the United States for the first time. What will make the greatest impact on his short visit? From what I know about Pope Francis, I think he will be unimpressed by New York’s wealth and glamour and the power
This week, for the first time, Pope Francis comes to America. And both American Catholics and non-Catholics can expect to be enchanted and inspired, pleased and provoked as the man many call “The People’s Pope” touches down in three U.S. cities — Washington, New York and finally Philadelphia. Historically, when popes
Bishop Paprocki, Al Kresta and Teresa Tomeo weigh in. Beware: the spin-doctors will be out in force during Pope Francis’s visit to the United States. They can’t seem to help themselves whether through wishful thinking or lack of a Catholic perspective. Pope Francis has said
St. Maria Goretti has arrived in the USA for her “Pilgrimage of Mercy,” a tour that will run through 18 states. (See the tour stops and dates here.) In Part I we looked at the reasons, hopes and expectations for the pilgrimage of this youngest canonized
As it says in the Old Testament Book of Esther, “for such a time as this,” and what a great time it is to be Catholic. Given all the hits the faith has taken in recent months and years for being allegedly “out of touch”
Praying the Rosary
Familiarize yourself with the prayers of the rosary.
