Archive for March 15, 2013
Jesuits, Franciscans joyfully embrace new Pope
The Society of Jesus and Franciscans reacted with gratitude to the election of Pope Francis, who is both the first... Read more
Pope media frenzy shows Church's relevance, author notes
The unprecedented level of media devoted to the election of Pope Francis is a clear indicator of the importance of... Read more
Pope tells cardinals: discover new ways to evangelize
Pope Francis urged the College of Cardinals to courageously persevere in finding new ways to evangelize. Read more
Nobel prize winner says Pope not connected to Argentine dictatorship
In response to accusations against Pope Francis, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender said the new Pontiff... Read more
Jesuit doorman surprised by Pope's phone call
He thought it was a joke. The young doorman at the Jesuit motherhouse in Rome never expected to receive a... Read more
Pope Francis could renew Catholicism in Americas, says Knights' chief
Just as Pope John Paul II influenced many in Poland, the rise of an Argentinian to the papacy is set... Read more
Pope tells Argentinians to help poor instead of coming to Rome
Pope Francis told the Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina to ask his countrymen not to travel to Italy for the ceremony... Read more
After two years of Syrian violence, religious sisters continue aid
While the world marks the second anniversary of demonstrations that began what is now the Syrian civil war, the Sisters... Read more
YouTube video celebrates Pope Francis
A YouTube video produced by the grassroots political organization Catholic Vote is celebrating the election of Pope Francis to “give... Read more
Pope Francis hailed by international leaders
International leaders greeted the election of Pope Francis with joy, noting his commitment to defending Catholic values and caring for... Read more
