Breaking News: Pope Francis Rejects Apostolic Palace, Will Live In Guest Apartment (Updated)

There he goes again. In a nearly two week papacy full of surprises, Francis has once again turned Vatican protocol on its head. Today, it was announced that Pope Francis will not live in the apostolic palace, but will instead live in a Vatican guest house in community with lay people, men and women religious and… Read More Breaking News: Pope Francis Rejects Apostolic Palace, Will Live In Guest Apartment (Updated)

March 26, 2013March 26, 2013 Christopher Hale

Completa de Fide: The Encyclical on Faith and the Foundation of the 21st Century Church

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and election of Pope Francis have drawn extensive popular attention and commentary, with all eyes turned toward the Vatican. Nevertheless, amidst the frantic and chaotic days of a papal transition, some important details can slip through the cracks. In November of 2012, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI… Read More Completa de Fide: The Encyclical on Faith and the Foundation of the 21st Century Church

March 25, 2013August 6, 2013 Guest Contributor

Weekly Rewind (Triple edition)

Check out some of the most relevant articles and news stories for Millennial readers that hit the web over the past few weeks. Cuomo’s big abortion mistake by Kristen Day (NY Daily News) Kristen Day points out that although 50% of Americans identify as pro-life (with only 41% identifying as pro-choice and over 60% favoring… Read More Weekly Rewind (Triple edition)

March 25, 2013March 25, 2013 Sarah Christian

A Pope for the Universal Church

The Catholic Church is a global community that transcends national borders and identities, uniting people on all continents who share certain fundamental beliefs and practices. But the daily life and experiences along with the hopes and concerns of Catholics can vary widely across the globe. These differences have shaped the way Catholics from around the… Read More A Pope for the Universal Church

March 21, 2013 Robert Christian

What Pope Francis Wants to Change

[This article by Sam Sawyer, SJ is also featured on The Jesuit Post, where the author is an associate editor] What does this Pope want to change? Us. That’s his plan, his agenda for the Church — because change is basic to faith, as he explained in a 2007 interview: “Fidelity is always a change,… Read More What Pope Francis Wants to Change

March 21, 2013March 21, 2013 The Jesuit Post on Millennial

Pope Breaking Tradition, Will Visit Prison and Wash Feet of Inmates on Holy Thursday

Pope Francis has dealt us so many surprises in his first week that it’s hard to qualify anything as a surprise anymore. According to the Holy See Press Office, Francis will celebrate Holy Thursday at Casal del Marmo, a prison for youth in Rome, and will wash the feet of twelve prisoners. Traditionally, the pope… Read More Pope Breaking Tradition, Will Visit Prison and Wash Feet of Inmates on Holy Thursday

March 21, 2013March 21, 2013 Christopher Hale

Efraín Rios-Montt on Trial

Yesterday in Guatemala City, Efraín Rios-Montt, the former military dictator of Guatemala went on trial for his role in the genocide that claimed the lives of 200,000 men, women, children, and babies. Here is a small glimpse into what life was like under his rule: Then they took me to another door, and there were… Read More Efraín Rios-Montt on Trial

March 20, 2013 Kate Gordon