Francis’ decade as pope called dramatic, dizzying, daring and divisive — anything but dull March 14, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News For the biographer of Pope Francis, 10 years into the current papacy, “the church is in a very different place,” with “less anger and defensiveness.” Commentators add that Pope Francis is a pope “who is not afraid to spark controversy” and are certain he’s a “daring” pope “full of surprises.”
Catholic, labor leaders raise concerns as Arkansas revises child labor law March 14, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News In a legislative development that has drawn concern from both Catholic and labor leaders, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Ark., signed into law March 8 the Youth Hiring Act of 2023, which eliminates state age verification for children younger than 16 seeking a job.
God and country: Catholic midshipman among growing ranks of women in military service March 14, 2023By Yvonne Wenger Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News A summer camp when she was 17 awakened in Maria E. Weimer the values that would come to define her life: She is a protector, a defender and a believer – and her future would be with the U.S. Navy.
Around the world in 10 years: Pope’s 40 trips reflect his priorities March 14, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Many of the 40 international trips Pope Francis has made over the past 10 years have been to countries where Christians are a minority or where he can draw close to people on the fringes of the world’s attention.
Pope, cardinals concelebrate Mass for pope’s 10th anniversary March 13, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Marking the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis concelebrated Mass with cardinals resident in Rome in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
He has ‘changed our lives,’ say those in need about Francis, the ‘pope of the poor’ March 13, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis focused his papacy on the poor and needy.
Catholics must reject ‘sectarian partisan lens’ and ‘live the truth’ of their faith, says former congressman March 13, 2023By Julie Asher OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News Despite being labeled a Democratic “heretic” by the media for his pro-life stand and his support for traditional marriage, former Congressman Dan Lipinski told a Washington conference he never backed down from “what I knew was true.”
Knights’ novena marks 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, includes Archbishop Lori’s prayer March 13, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Vatican As he congratulated Pope Francis on his 10th anniversary as spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus invited Catholics to participate in a novena to St. Joseph for the pontiff.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Pope Francis Anniversary and the Jesuits in Maryland March 13, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vatican As Pope Francis marks the 10th anniversary of his pontificate, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Jesuit Father Gregory Chisholm, provincial superior, about the Jesuit pope’s roots and legacy.
‘Fraternity, tears, smiles’: Pope shares hopes for the future March 13, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News In interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis insisted it is not his task to make an accounting of what he has or has not accomplished since March 13, 2013.
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments March 13, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William Lori announced clergy appointments for the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Help those who are ‘thirsty’ for closeness, attention, Gospel, pope says March 13, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The pope reflected on the day’s reading from the Gospel of John (4:5-42), in which Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman at the well at midday.
