Archive for April 8, 2016
No doctrine change from Pope Francis – but a call for better pastoral care
Catholics who have divorced-and-remarried need the fullness of Church teaching. They also need a wise pastoral and community response to... Read more
Pope Francis: Children are always gifts, even in tough circumstances
Pope Francis’ latest writings on the family include a strong affirmation of the need to welcome children even in difficult... Read more
Interpreting Amoris Laetitia 'through the lens of Catholic tradition'
While some passages in Pope Francis’ new document may be unclear and open to multiple interpretations, the correct view is... Read more
Bernie Sanders, 'a big fan' of Pope Francis, to attend Vatican conference
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has announced that he will attend a Vatican conference on social justice and the economy... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn praises 'Amoris Laetitia' stance on gay marriage
Pope Francis' new document on love in the family is welcome particularly for its steadfast adherence to Church teaching on... Read more
US bishops: don't rush in reading, interpreting Pope's 'love letter' to families
The United States bishops are welcoming Pope Francis’s new apostolic exhortation, Amoris laetitia, praising the Pope’s call for careful encouragement... Read more
