Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “God loves the lowly. When we live humbly, he takes our small efforts and creates great things.”
Pope Francis: “God loves the lowly. When we live humbly, he takes our small efforts and creates great things.”
Cardinal Seán O’Malley: “The pro-life movement must be the compassionate presence of God to those in the trying circumstances that give rise to abortion.”
Millennial writer Meghan Clark has a new article at the New York Times. She writes: Francis is not interested in judging the economy from the perspective of the rich. Following the Gospel, he challenges capitalism from the perspective of its victims. A radical identification with the marginalized permeates all aspects of this papacy. The most… Read More Francis Has Ended the Illusion of a Vatican-GOP Alliance
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
Pope Francis: “The Church is faithful to her Master to the extent that she is a Church which “goes forth”, a Church which is less concerned about herself, her structures and successes, and more about her ability to go out and meet God’s children wherever they are, to feel compassion (com-passio) for their hurt and… Read More Quote of the Day
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