Pope Reaffirms Exclusion from Priesthood Does Not Diminish Women’s Roles

On November 1, 2016 Pope Francis once again signaled that the door to women’s ordination in…

Boston Archdiocese Spends $850,000 in Failed Attempt to Defeat Marijuana Legalization

On November 8, Massachusetts voters passed a state ballot measure to legalize marijuana despite the Archdiocese…

Pope Appoints New Cardinals, Including 3 Americans

After Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on October 9, Pope Francis named 17 men whom…

Pope Francis Attends Interreligious Peace Conference in Assisi

On September 20, Pope Francis met over 400 religious leaders in Assisi, Italy for the thirtieth…

Pope Francis Releases New Document on Love and Family

Pope Francis’ latest apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, continues the discussion begun at the two Synods on the…

Pope Francis Opens Medical Clinic for the Homeless

Once again demonstrating his message to care for our disadvantaged and overlooked neighbors, Pope Francis commissioned…

Christians Attacked in Yemen and Pakistan

The month of March has been particularly bloody for Christians living in the Middle East and…

“Dear Pope Francis”: Pope Answers Questions from Children

“Dear Pope Francis,” seven-year-old William begins, “If you could do one miracle, what would it be?”…

Italians Protest Bill Legalizing Same Sex Civil Unions

A recent bill that would legalize same sex unions in Italy has garnered fierce dissent in…

Pope Francis Sends Out Missionaries of Mercy

On February 10, Pope Francis sent out 1,142 priests to serve as Missionaries of Mercy throughout…