U.S. border bishop appointed to Synod planning committee
NEW YORK – About seven months ahead of the first session of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, the Vatican has announced a small planning committee for the gathering that includes Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville. Flores, 61, has led the U.S. Catholic Church through the synod for the better part […]
Francis, the comic strip
Francis, the comic strip: Francis, Brother Leo and Gabby discuss the history of St. Patrick’s Day.
The legacy of a decade of Pope Francis
Francis has changed the style of being pope, attacked clericalism, empowered the laity, opened the church to conversation and debate and changed the pastoral and public priorities of the church.
‘Injustice and crime:’ Reviewing Pope Francis’ apologies for church’s role in colonialism
Scholars and Catholics spoke to NCR about how Pope Francis has dealt with the Catholic Church’s history of colonialism, and how he has confronted colonialism in its continuing forms.
Ambassador Donnelly: Pope Francis and U.S. share a strong connection
Joe Donnelly, the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, recalls 10 years of the United States’ close relationship with Pope Francis.
Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate on what Pope Francis has given to climate change fight
On climate change and environmental advocacy, Pope Francis has taken a disruptive approach where others might have stayed quiet.
Hope for change endures decades after Vatican II and Detroit’s ’69 synod
Pope Francis is a breath of fresh air to many as he urges the church to consider difficult topics through the ongoing synodal process. Yet the spirit of synodality can also trace its origins in the U.S. to much earlier.
Day 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023)
Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today’s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be […]
Dealing Death – an Update
In my last post, I wrote about the change made in January by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to its rules regarding the dispensing of Mifepristone, the chemical abortion drug, and the intentions of Walgreens and CVS to distribute it. I am writing today with an update of that article. 21 States said “No!”… […]
961: Pachamama Returns! New “Ritual” in Brazil’s Synodality Mass [Podcast]
The Pachamama idol showed up in Brazil at a “Synodality Mass” for the Regional Assemblies of Latin America. The Diocese of San José de Mayo posted the photo revealing that the Pachamama idol was incorporated into the rituals to better “listen to the land, the flora, the water.” Dr. Marshall goes off. Watch this new […]