The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda, and the Central African Republic at the end of November. This confirms recent comments from Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, via Vatican Radio: The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya (and South Sudan) Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo has said that the proposed Apostolic visit of the… Read More Francis in Africa: Pope Will Travel to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic in November

Crux and the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life recently hosted an event that focused on the economic pressures faced by families, an important topic as we approach Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the US and the reconvening of the Synod on the Family. Crux’s John Allen provided the introductory remarks. The panel… Read More It’s the Economy, Synod!: Economic Pressures and Family Life

From Portugal’s Radio Renascença: Young people are more informal and have their own pace. We have to let them grow, to accompany them, not to leave them alone, but accompany them. And to know how to accompany them prudently, knowing when to speak at the right moment, and knowing how to listen a lot. Catechesis… Read More Top 10 Quotes from Pope Francis’ New Interview