Mother Jones14h
The Pope Is Critically Ill. Far-Right Catholic Trolls Are Out in Force.
Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...
Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, 'doctor of the poor,' Venezuela's first saint
CARACAS, Venezuela -- A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a decree Tuesday.
The New Yorker16h
The Pope’s Role Has Changed in Our Time. But Has the Church?
Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...
Religion News Service1d
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...
Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...
Pope Francis' health condition sparks papal conclave talks: 4 Indian cardinals could vote for next Pope
Only cardinals under 80 are allowed to vote in the papal conclave, according to Catholic Church regulations. The historic ...
National Catholic Register4h
Why St. Gregory of Narek Became a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis recognized this Armenian saint for his deep theological insights — yet many Catholics still don’t know his name.
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What Happens When The Pope Dies?
When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...