This month, Pope Francis is requesting intercession for those who possess economic power – and who, therefore, have a greater economic responsibility to the poor. He urges the Church to … (read more)
Category: The Pope
Will Pope Francis Abdicate?
Pope Francis shocked us all again last week, when he said in an interview that he may one day abdicate the papacy just like his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Remember our … (read more)
Haiti in the age of Pope Francis
I recently met up with Father Glenn Meaux in central Haiti. After a whirlwind tour of the housing, water and education projects we’re supporting this year, I sat down for … (read more)
Popes of Charity: The Canonization of Pope John XXII and Pope John Paul II
Yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II were canonized as saints by Pope Francis, with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI also attending this historic event … (read more)
The Holy Father’s Reflection on the Great Commission
In his closing Mass for World Youth Day Rio, Pope Francis commissioned not only the Catholic youth of the world, but every Catholic. He called each of us to be … (read more)
Pope Francis and the Globalization of Indifference
Immigration is a hot topic in Europe, just as it is here in the US. I recently read about a case there that touched me. The small Italian island of … (read more)
Pope Francis’ “Church for the poor”
Much has been said about the humility and compassion of former Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. In keeping with his reputation, at his inauguration Mass today, Pope Francis I began … (read more)
Lives of Charity
Last week Pope Benedict XVI announced his plans to resign due to failing strength—and during this morning’s daily readings I cannot help but reflect on his years of fruitful service. … (read more)
Education is Key
“Go and make disciples of all nations!” is the message of the 28th World Youth Day, which will take place next July. In this upcoming event, the Holy Father will … (read more)
Remembering Blessed John Paul II
Today, as American Catholics commemorate the first Memorial Feast of Blessed John Paul II today, I’d like to reflect on his view of poverty. Speaking at Yankee Stadium in 1979, … (read more)