Vatican, Oct 15: The Vatican promoted the launch of ‘smart rosary’ bracelet on Oct 15 compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs over $100. “In a world of indifference and in the face of so many injustices, poverty, elementary rights denied, praying for peace in the world meansContinue Reading
Rome, October 15, 2019: Pope Francis set the world of football abuzz on October 13 by unexpectedly throwing his weight behind the New Orleans Saints, a football team. Except, the octogenarian pontiff didn’t mean to support the NFL team, but the new saints of the Catholic Church. “Today we giveContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Poondi, October 12, 2019: Young members of a forum for Christians of Dalit origin have expressed anguish over Pope Francis’ failure to take up the plight of their community with the Indian bishops. “Dalit Christians were eagerly expecting that the Holy Father would address the casteContinue Reading
Palmerston North, October 9, 2019: Catholics of Palmerston North diocese in New Zealand have questioned the circumstances leading to the acceptance of the resignation of their Bishop Charles Drennan by Pope Francis. Pope Francis on October 5 accepted Bishop Drennan’s resignation after a young woman complained about his unacceptable behaviorContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Miao, October 2, 2019: A Catholic diocese in northeastern India has published a booklet to guide prayer intentions during the Extraordinary Missionary Month announced by Pope Francis. “I hope this booklet helps everyone to make an extra effort to make this month time for deep reflectionContinue Reading
Vatican City, September 21, 2019: Pope Francis has again spoke out against assisted suicide and euthanasia, days before a top Italian court is to examine the thorny question in the largely Catholic country. “We can and we must reject the temptation, which is also favored by legislative changes, to useContinue Reading
Vatican City, September 19, 2019: Pope Francis has told a group of Indian bishops that he was aware of the challenges confronting the Church in their country but they should continue their work with courage and enthusiasm. The Pope on September 17 met with bishops of Karnataka led by ArchbishopContinue Reading
[Concluding part of the trilogy “Is Pope Francis a heretic?” And “Will Pope Francis be Assassinated?”] By chhotebhai Kanpur, September 18, 2019: Pope Francis reportedly has only one functional lung. So, is he asthmatic? With his energy levels at 82, that puts younger people to shame, I daresay that heContinue Reading
(A sequel to “Is Pope Francis a Heretic?”) By chhotebhai Kanpur, September 11, 2019: Perish the man, or perish the thought? The first part is not entirely improbable, and the second is most desirable. What is the probability of Pope Francis being assassinated? Going by some trends in the Church,Continue Reading
(ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE) — Pope Francis acknowledged his growing opposition within the conservative right-wing of the U.S. Catholic Church and said in off-hand remarks aboard the papal plane Wednesday it is “an honor if the Americans attack me.” Francis commented on critics of his papacy when he received aContinue Reading
