2019-11-13, from Vassula Ryden. [Born in Egypt to Coptic Orthodox parents, Ryden has a large following around the world [note:.
The View From Here: Vatican Missteps
With all obedience and respect, a few questions: Couldn’t the Vatican have diminished if not prevented the “Pachamama” affair with.
Ever Learning Yet Not Knowing
The other day we were sent the review of a new book about the Church. The review, from an academic.
In The Land Of Dracula
This past weekend, as one news site pointed out, Pope Francis found himself in Transylvania, the land of vampires. “When.
POPE AUTHORIZES OFFICIAL PILGRIMAGES TO MEDJUGORJE
It was exactly nineteen years ago today — the anniversary of Fatima May 13, 2000 — that Spirit Daily had its.
Secular Report: Pope Spurs Rise In Exorcists
From the Observer: Under Francis, exorcism and demonic possession have enjoyed a kind of renaissance in modern-day Catholicism. (There is a YouTube.
Is Conflict Developing Between Two Living ‘Popes’?
I’ve personally met at least fifteen priests who were later caught up in scandal, from my days on the campus.
Statement By Ave Maria President
Statement by Ave Maria University President Jim Towey August 29, 2018 There is nothing new about the rift between Pope.
From The Mail: A Response To Vigano
August 30, 2018 From a priest: Dear Friends in Christ, The following article is in response to the requests received.
Media Hypes Open Church ‘War’
From CNN: Even before Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano called for Pope Francis to resign on Sunday, the two men had a history,.
Pope In Knock
From BBC: Pope Francis has begged forgiveness for clerical child sex abuse and reiterated his wish to see justice served..
Ex-Papal Nuncio Says Pope Failed To Act On McCarrick
From the National Catholic Register: In an extraordinary 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused.
The Papal Drama In Ireland
Not often in modern media times has there been more papal scrutiny. Smack in the wake of the extraordinary, and.
Pope Changes Teaching On Death Penalty
From Associated Press: VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has changed Catholic Church teaching about the death penalty, saying in.
Ordered To Life Of Penance
From the Catholic Herald: Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, retired.
The Gates Of Hell
When Jesus said that He was building His Church on the “rock” of Peter, and that the gates of hell.
Calm Amid The Whiplash
It seems our time is one of whiplash, whether with what transpires in politics or religion. Boring, no. We’ll concentrate.
Pope Warns About ‘Gay’ Seminarians
From Reuters: “If in doubt, better not let them enter.” With the bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference, with whom.
What Is The Best Love?
“How Does the Pope Really Feel About Homosexuality?” asked CNN the other day. We’re not entirely sure. On the one.
Get Yourself Free; Get Yourself ‘Unworldly’
Want to get free? Stop comparing yourself to others. Want to breathe a permanent sigh of relief? Stop worrying about.
Church Notes: Papal Communication
It can be said without disrespect that the strongest suit of the current Holy Father is not communication. A style.
Pope Warns On ‘Fake News’
From CNN: Pope Francis released a message condemning “fake news,” saying that it’s a “sign of intolerant and hypersensitive attitudes,.
Pope Shocks Chile
From Associated Press: SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Pope Francis accused victims of Chile’s most notorious pedophile of slander Thursday, an.
Pope Begs Forgiveness
From Crux Now: SANTIAGO, Chile – Pope Francis today met with victims of sex abuse by priests in what Holy.
Pope: Everything Is Possible For Those Who Believe
From Zenit: Everything is, as the Gospel teaches, “possible for those who believe,” the Pope reminded. “Always, when we approach the.
Brouhaha Over The Lord’s Prayer
Pope Francis, whose candor and manner of speaking have that ability to provoke controversy, raised a few eyebrows when last.
Media Aflutter: Does Pope Want To Change Lord’s Prayer?
Reuters reports that during a television interview with an outlet in France, the Pope has suggested worldwide change to the Lord’s.
Pope Francis Lauds Benedict
From the Catholic Herald: Pope Benedict’s ‘prayer and his discreet and encouraging presence accompany us on our common journey,’ Pope.
Pope: Are You Prepared For Afterlife?
From Catholic News Agency: Vatican City, Nov 12, 2017 / 05:36 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people.
Pope Reacts To Document Dispute
From Yahoo: Pope Francis is silhouetted after his private audience with President of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma, at the.