Essay: The legacy of a decade of Pope Francis
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says Pope Francis has opened windows that are difficult to close…
Postcards: In homeland of Pope Francis, long absence prompts prayers for return
LUCILA SIGAL, of Reuters, reports from Argentina…
Pope visits immigrant father’s hometown for birthday party
Portacomaro, ItalyAP Pope Francis made a rare personal getaway Saturday, returning to his father’s birthplace in northern Italy for the first time since ascending the papacy to celebrate the 90th birthday of a second cousin who long knew him as simply “Giorgio.” Francis’ two-day visit to his ancestral homeland underscored some of the keystones of […]
ESSAY: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE MERCIFUL – POPE FRANCIS AFTER SIX YEARS
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published by Religion News Service, looks at Pope Francis’ first six years as pontiff…