Pope Francis is shaking up the Monday morning news cycle with a long interview he gave aboard the papal plane overnight. The biggest news out of it: he is shifting the Catholic message on gay issues. His most poignant comment was that he doesn’t ‘judge’ gay people and considers them ‘brothers.’ John Allen has full… Read More Pope on gay people: ‘Who am I to judge?’
Check out these recent articles from around the web: A Policy of Rape Continues by Nicholas Kristof: “We’re at the 10-year-anniversary of the beginning of the genocide in Darfur, yet, instead of subsiding, it has been amplified this year. Just in the first five months of 2013, according to the United Nations, another 300,000 people… Read More Around the Web
Pope Francis: “How important grandparents are for family life, for passing on the human and religious heritage which is so essential for each and every society! How important it is to have intergenerational exchanges and dialogue, especially within the context of the family.”
In one of the most remarkable talks of his papacy, Pope Francis made a strong case for the common good—for social justice based on solidarity. I would like to make an appeal to those in possession of greater resources, to public authorities and to all people of good will who are working for social justice:… Read More The Slum Pope’s Unambiguous Call for Social Justice
Pope Francis in Homily at the Marian Shrine at Aparecida: “It is true that nowadays, to some extent, everyone, including our young people, feels attracted by the many idols which take the place of God and appear to offer hope: money, success, power, pleasure. Often a growing sense of loneliness and emptiness in the hearts… Read More Quote of the Day
Pope Francis has created an incredible amount of enthusiasm during his young papacy. His persistent focus on the poor and vulnerable is helping to reshape the image of the Church. Many who had drifted away from the Church have turned their gaze back to it. Even atheists are writing articles expressing their fondness for Francis. … Read More Is the Catholic Right Turning Against Pope Francis?
Very disturbing news out of Brazil tonight. According to Brazilian police, a homemade bomb was found at the Aparecida Shrine, where Pope Francis will visit on Wednesday. Please pray for the safety of the Holy Father and the pilgrims at World Youth Day in Rio. Please pray for peace throughout the world.
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