Author: Christopher Hale

Sarah Palin: Taken Aback by Pope Francis’ ‘Liberal’ Statements or is it Just the Lamestream Media?

In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, former Alaska governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin expressed her skepticism with Pope Francis or at least what she finds to be the media’s interpretation of his message: I’m trying to follow what his agenda is. …He’s had some statements that to me sound kind of liberal,… Read More Sarah Palin: Taken Aback by Pope Francis’ ‘Liberal’ Statements or is it Just the Lamestream Media?

Christopher Hale

Breaking News: Archbishop Joseph Kurtz elected President of the USCCB

On Tuesday morning, the USCCB elected Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky as president of the bishops’ conference. He was elected on the first ballot with 125 votes, which is 53% of the total votes. Here is a selection of his official biography: Born on August 18, 1946, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, Archbishop Joseph E.… Read More Breaking News: Archbishop Joseph Kurtz elected President of the USCCB

Christopher Hale

My take: Supporting Military archdiocese promotes peace, not war

I’m a normally a fan of the National Catholic Reporter.  John Allen, Michael Sean Winters and Joshua McElwee are especially gifted writers who have a knack for writing about Catholic issues in an attractive and articulate manner. But this week, the noted publication was off. In a mean-spirited, condescending and–frankly–uneducated post, opinion writer Mark Scibilia-Carver… Read More My take: Supporting Military archdiocese promotes peace, not war

Christopher Hale

Rumors: Pope is considering naming first female cardinal

The Daily Mail in the United Kingdom says that there is something to the rumors that Pope Francis is considering naming the first female cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church. Jesuit Father Frederico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, has thrown water on the suggestion, saying that “no nominations of women cardinals are due.” The… Read More Rumors: Pope is considering naming first female cardinal

Christopher Hale

Pope Francis wants to hear your opinion

Yesterday, our extraordinary pope made more stunning news. Several media outlets confirmed that Francis is seeking to poll lay faithful on crucial questions of the Church’s pastoral agenda, including outreach to the gay community and to divorced and separated persons. The full approach of how this will be administered in the United States isn’t clear, but Catholics… Read More Pope Francis wants to hear your opinion

Christopher Hale