“First an Earthquake, then a Hurricane”: Life & Justice Interview with John Allen

National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent and CNN’s Vatican correspondent John Allen was the keynote speaker at the Diocese of Camden’s Justice for All Dinner last week. John is one of the most respected Church observers, and he provided invaluable coverage throughout Pope Benedict’s resignation and all that followed. At the end of his talk here,… Read More “First an Earthquake, then a Hurricane”: Life & Justice Interview with John Allen

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

Pope Francis I (Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio) Stands With the Poor: Quotes on Justice

Habemus Papam! And this new Pope we have is one who hails from the developing world, took public transportation to work, decided to live in a small apartment in Buenos Aires instead of the Archdiocesan palace, and cooked his own meals. A Pope who, when he was made a Cardinal, asked people from Argentina not… Read More Pope Francis I (Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio) Stands With the Poor: Quotes on Justice