Archive for November 18, 2016

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles speaks at a press briefing at the Vatican, Oct. 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Immigration is a family issue – An interview with Archbishop Gomez

In the wake of the presidential election Catholics must remember that immigration is a global issue involving real families, the... Read more

Bishops attending a meeting of religious and clerics with Pope Francis at St. Mary's School in Nairobi, Nov. 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Don't let politicians drive you crazy, Kenya's bishops advise

Ahead of Kenya’s 2017 elections, the country’s Catholic bishops warned about the potential for inflammatory language and politician-driven ethnic tensions... Read more

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Promoting reconciliation and forgiveness, Salesians remain in Syria

Fr. Alejandro León is a Salesian missionary who has lived more than 13 years in the Middle East, and in... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before his general audience on April 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

In new interview, Pope reflects on close of Jubilee

In a lengthy new interview, Pope Francis opened up about his thoughts on the Jubilee of Mercy as well as... Read more

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By Elise Harris

New Venezuelan cardinal says country's crisis prompted red hat

Venezuelan Archbishop Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo is one of the Pope's picks from the peripheries who will get a red... Read more

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Like money too much? It'll ruin your life, Pope Francis warns priests

Pope Francis on Friday had a question for priests: “Are you attached to money?”  Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Roman Rota at the Vatican, Jan. 22, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope tells bishops to have compassion on those with failed marriages

On Friday Pope Francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees that... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

So what is a consistory, anyway?

In a simple rite this Saturday, 17 prelates will receive a red biretta from Pope Francis and thus join the... Read more