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Pope Francis Shepherded His Flock With Love and Grace Apr. 22, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Jacqueline Kennedy really had a good bead on the Catholic Church. "The Church may... Read More
Pope Francis' Acknowledgment That Nuns Have Been Victimized Is a Good Start Feb. 12, 2019
Pope Francis last week publicly acknowledged for the first time a new clergy sexual abuse issue: The... Read More
Clerical Cowards and Their Cover-up Aug. 31, 2018
"Great occasions do not make heroes or cowards; they simply unveil them to the eyes of men. Silently... Read More
Middle East Christians Must Define Their Own Voice Jun. 12, 2014
I was encouraged by the intervention of Pope Francis into the 66-year-long, unending and simmering P... Read More
Pope Francis Makes Symbolic Gesture to Holy Land Christians May. 29, 2014
The visit of Pope Francis to the birthplace of Christianity sparked more of a political debate than ... Read More
An Open Letter to the Pope, From a Christian Palestinian May. 15, 2014
Dear Pope Frances, Can I be frank? When it comes to Christians, you are considered as one of their m... Read More
Obama and the 'Hipster Elite' Mar. 28, 2014
Politico reported something interesting before President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis: "The vi... Read More
The Symbolism of one Adjunct Professor's Death Mar. 26, 2014
If one obscure college professor dies, does it make any difference? If you're Margaret Mary Vojtko, ... Read More
Pope Francis Threatens Hell -- Hooray! Mar. 25, 2014
Last week, Pope Francis warned Italy's Mafia leaders that if they continue their evil ways, they wil... Read More
Faces of Religion Dec. 24, 2013
I wouldn't volunteer to be Phil Robertson's speechwriter. He chooses his words too carelessly. But w... Read More
The Pope and Capitalism Dec. 18, 2013
Pope Francis, in his apostolic exhortation, levied charges against free market capitalism, denying t... Read More
What's in a Name? Mar. 14, 2013
In December 1970, when I was a 10-year-old boy traveling with my family in the Holy Land, we took a ... Read More
