Archive for September 17, 2015

Pope Francis aboard the papal flight from Rome to Quito, July 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Media invent a fake Pope by misusing his words, bishop charges

A Brazilian bishop has criticized the mainstream media for manipulating and confusing their readers regarding Pope Francis' recent moves in... Read more

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By Kate Veik,Mary Farrow

What's the point of education? Bishop Conley has some ideas

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb. vividly remembers his father asking him what on earth he planned to do with... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference

On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Over 45 million live in poverty as Pope Francis comes to visit

Carolyn Smith of Dayton, Ohio was living without food or working utilities and in “in an utter, total state of... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Chicago archdiocese appoints Commonweal editor as new director of media

The Archdiocese of Chicago on Thursday named Grant Gallicho as its director of publications and media, a newly created position.... Read more

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The story of Japan's hidden Christians emerges from the Vatican archives

Collected by a Salesian missionary to Japan in the early 20th century, letters and documents showing the history of Christians... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

What's behind the White House's invite to Catholic dissenters

The White House will host a welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis next week, but it has invited several LGBT activist... Read more