When it comes to the pope, many Protestants might say, “Who needs a pope? We have Jesus and the Bible and don’t need some man to tell us what to do.” How should we respond? Monsignor Charles Pope shares that at the
In case you didn’t notice, writes Russell Shaw, the process of choosing the next pope has begun. He writes: “No, Pope Francis is still going strong and the cardinals didn’t slip back into the Vatican under cover of night and immediately convene
Columnist Russell Shaw explores the life and papacy of Pope St. Paul VI, who sensitively and conscientiously led the Church from 1963 to 1978. He is most famously known for his encyclical Humanae Vitae, which met much dissent, but the pope stood
The Catholic Church is not selective: each one of its members is a sinner and part of the holy, faithful people of God, Pope Francis said in an interview marking his 10 years as pope.
Vatican News March 10 published excerpts of the
It has been 10 years since Pope Francis was elected to the See of Peter. During this time, his scorecard of accomplishments has been impressive: He has published three encyclicals and five apostolic exhortations. He has made 40 foreign trips and counting.
Moment by moment, sign by sign and word by word, Pope Francis has defined his papacy in the 10 years since his election to the See of Peter. Through iconic gestures and memorable quotes, the Holy Father has used his service in
Elizabeth Scalia reflects on the last 10 years of Pope Francis' papacy and the titles that we have learned to call him.
For a decade, even when discussing the internal workings of the Vatican, Pope Francis has insisted the church is not the church of Christ if it does not reach out, sharing the "joy of the Gospel" and placing the poor at the
How does one even begin to assess the legacy of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI? His career spanned over 60 years, and he wore many hats during several tumultuous decades: priest, theologian, theological expert at the Second Vatican Council, author, bishop, head of
Deep in the pre-dawn dark of December 31, the nurse attending Benedict XVI’s bedside heard him utter a soft and clear sentence: “Signore ti amo!” — Lord, I love you. They would be his last words. A bed of pain. A voice