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Tag Archives: Pope Francis
Bp. Morlino (D. Madison) on EWTN – talking sense
A few days ago, The Extraordinary Ordinary, His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, was on with Raymond Arroyo of EWTN. Bp. Morlino spoke about what Pope Francis is up to, what is going on in the … Read More
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Pope Francis condones beating children
The catholic Left hangs on every word that the Pope has, might, could utter about global warning and redistribution of wealth. They can’t wait to see the next airplane presser or daily off the cuff fervorino, which they hold to have … Read More
Pope Francis will no longer impose the pallium on Archbishops
A letter dated 12 January was sent out to all the nunciatures by Msgr. Guido Marini, the papal Master of Ceremonies. HERE Pope Francis has changed the way the pallium will be distributed to new Metropolitan Archbishops. The pallium is … Read More
Pope Francis says: GO TO CONFESSION!
Pope Francis is nothing if not interesting. When he goes off text or speaks off the cuff… anything can happen. The usual result is that we are left stopped in our tracks and scratching our heads, trying to figure … Read More
Pope Francis: “Paul VI… had the strength to defend openness to life.”
From EWTN news: Pope Francis took the opportunity during an address to families in the Philippines to praise Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical opposing contraception and affirming Church teaching on sexuality and human life. The Pope spoke Friday to families … Read More
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So the Pope and some journalists walk into an airplane…
I am sensing a pattern. The Holy Father takes a trip. The Holy Father talks to journalists on the plane. The Holy Father is asked a question about a hot button issue. The Holy Father speaks off the cuff. The … Read More
Francis, Cardinals and the Peripheries
I have occasionally written about the significance of “peripheries” for Pope Francis. Today Andrea Gagliarducci drills into the topic, in view of the upcoming consistory and the nomination of new cardinals. A taste: Since becoming pope, Francis has asked the … Read More
The “Francis Effect” and remembering to talk about God
Be sure to check out Andrea Galiarducci’s latest Monday Vatican analysis. “A must today as ever: Talking about God in light of Pope Francis’ missionary push” Galiarducci opines that Pope Francis has had some success in polishing the Church’s image. … Read More
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Pope Francis greets Curia for Christmas, and rips them to shreds
Each year it is customary for the Roman Pontiff to meet and greet members of the Roman Curia just before Christmas. The Pope gives an address. Often that address is a kind of “State of the Union”, describing things that … Read More
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Past and present Vatican, Church involvement in Cuban affairs – Status quaestionis
I am beginning to admire more and more the analysis of things Vatican by Andrea Galiarducci, who writes for CNA. He has a status questionis post on Pope Francis and the involvement, past and present, of the Catholic Church in … Read More
ASK FATHER: Will I have my pets again in heaven?
QUAERITUR: People have been asking me: Are there animal in heaven? Will I have my pets in heaven? This has probably been stirred up by something Pope Francis reputedly said recently in the press (as it turns out, it was false … Read More
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Discontinuity and coverage of pontificates of Popes Francis and Benedict
At Monday Vatican Andrea Galiarducci, has an interesting piece. It is worth reading, but be prepared for a clunky translation, some rambling, and a buried lead. To be sure this writer is smart, well-informed, and solid. He could benefit from … Read More
VIDEO: Figuring out this pontificate
Here is a video from Michael Voris, who offers one point of view. For your thoughtful, thought-filled, discussion. Think before hitting that “Post” key. Moderation queue is ON. First comment: I wish they’d change the music at the end.
A brief glance at articles analyzing the Pope Francis and Card. Burke saga
I have recently seen two analysis pieces about Card. Burke and Pope Francis and what’s up with this pontificate. First, there is one by Russell Pollitt at The Daily Maverick. It seems sort of deep and thoughtful at a … Read More
MAGISTER: “words and gestures left purposely vague”
At the Italian site Italia Oggi there is an interview with long-time vaticanista Sandro Magister. He answers questions about Pope Francis and his pontificate. Magister has been around for a while, working as a journalist for some 40 years. I don’t have … Read More
Pope Francis dismissed pedophile priest in Argentina from clerical state
Via AP Pope excommunicates pedophile Argentine priest [Perhaps he was just dismissed from the clerical state? On the Diocesan site we read: El Obispado de San Isidro comunica que el Santo Padre ha decretado la dimisión del Pbro. José Mercau … Read More
Pondering Francis: Part II
A while back I posted an entry entitled “Pondering Francis“. I am trying to get my head around this enigmatic man who is now the Vicar of Christ. He sends mixed signals. Surely there is a way to decode some … Read More
Pope Francis doesn’t have to “break the Church”
Last summer during Acton University I had the chance to get to talk at length with Russ Douthat of Hell’s Bible (aka The New York Times… echo chamber of record for the liberal snob elite). Douthat is a voice of … Read More
Pope Francis, Pope
I have been, frankly, both exhausted and a bit disgusted after the last Synod and I have been trying to have a little RnR. That doesn’t make for a lot of posting of edgy stuff. So, here’s a little meat … Read More
Pope Francis’ final address to the Synod as it closes
Pope Francis addressed the Synod participants at the end of the Synod. I’ll out the blah blah: (Vatican Radio) At the conclusion of the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Pope Francis addressed the assembled Fathers, thanking them for their efforts … Read More
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