Category Archives: Pope Musings

Originally at:http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2016/01/13/new-data-confirm-people-like-francis-not-necessarily-the-church/ by John Allen, Jr Two bits of data emerged recently which, taken together, confirm a disquieting reality for Pope Francis: His personal popularity doesn’t appear to be translating into notably greater enthusiasm for the Church he leads. Last … Continue reading →

Originally at: https://newrepublic.com/article/126607/exorcisms-popular-ever by Joseph P Laycock At Texas State University, I teach an honors course called “Demonology, Possession, and Exorcism.” It’s not a gut course. My students produce research papers on topics that range from the role of sleep paralysis in … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/28/the-countdown-is-on-for-pope-francis-big-decision-on-the-family/ by John L. Allen Jr. Pope Francis celebrated a Mass for the Holy Family on Sunday, designed as a reminder of the spiritual and pastoral importance of the family in the context of his Holy Year of Mercy. Plans … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/26/the-top-10-pope-francis-stories-of-2015/ by John L. Allen Jr Pope Francis is the dictionary definition of an activist pontiff, constantly saying and doing things that stir hearts, raise eyebrows, and generally capture public interest. He’s so dynamic, in fact, that often there’s no time … Continue reading →

  Below is the Vatican’s English translation of the Pope’s talk last Monday: Dear brothers and sisters, I am pleased to offer heartfelt good wishes for a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your co-workers, to the … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/18/thoughts-on-the-countdown-to-sainthood-for-mother-teresa/ by John L. Allen Jr. ROME — Although the Holy Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis is jam-packed with activities, expected to draw at least 10 million pilgrims to Rome during the next 11 months, we now know … Continue reading →

Pope Francis Prayer at the Opening of the Holy Door for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy 8 December 2015 O God, who reveal your omnipotence above all in mercy and forgiveness, grant that we might live a year of grace, … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/11/30/africa-trip-captured-the-pope-of-the-peripheries-at-his-boldest/ by Inés San Martín BANGUI, Central African Republic – Pope Francis has taken 11 foreign trips to date, and while each has reflected his priorities and outlook in some way, his Nov. 25-30 outing to Africa may be remembered … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://www.weeklystandard.com/the-coptic-pope-goes-to-jerusalem/article/1071320 by Samuel Tadros In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout Egypt, the Coptic Pope, Tawadros II, travelled to Jerusalem Thursday at the head of a distinguished delegation of bishops from the Coptic Church. The short flight from Cairo … Continue reading →

Originally at: http://archden.org/archbishops_writing/evangelizing-with-mercy-in-a-post-christian-culture/#.Vk7mwHarQdU by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila It is a great joy for me to be here today! It’s not only a blessing for me to be in my home state, but it’s also a gift to receive such a warm … Continue reading →