Pope Fries the Bigger Fish: The Death Penalty
While we in the United States get our missal translations in order, Pope Benedict XVI decided to try to end the death penalty. From CBS News: Pope Benedict XVI voiced…
What the Pope Didn’t Say About Condoms
I’ve been away on retreat with the students and had to catch up on work yesterday. So I’m late to the conversation on this one, but I have some observations…
This Should Have Happened a Month Ago in Ireland
After visiting abuse victims in Malta Pope Benedict made an rare public statement–which the NY Times reports Pope Benedict XVI pledged Wednesday that the Catholic Church would take action to…
The Pope’s Unanswered Questions
While Pope Benedict’s trip to Malta was widely considered a good one and he should get much praise for meeting with people who had been abused, the Vatican once again…
Benedict Deserves Better
The NY Times Ross Douthat really understands what I’ve been trying to say about Pope Benedict’s record on the sexual abuse scandal. The church’s dilatory response to the sex abuse…
Papal Preacher is No Fr. James Martin, SJ
Fr. Jim Martin, SJ had words that everyone should have read yesterday: Good Friday, though, reminds us that Jesus went to his crucifixion freely and surrendered his life for something…
Can Somebody Put the Pope on the Next Flight to Ireland?
From Pope Benedict XVI’s pastoral letter to the people of Ireland: For my part, considering the gravity of these offences, and the often inadequate response to them on the part…
Pope Attack Video
American Papist has this exclusive: Papist goes on to say: “ was down for about 30 seconds total, and he appeared to be just fine when he got up. A…
Christmas Makes Bethlehem a “City-Symbol of Peace”
To all those praying for peace in the world but especially in the Middle East, the Pope’s words today have rich meaning. From Zenit: Noting the prophecies regarding the town…
The Green Pope
“How can one remain indifferent in the face of problems such as climate change, desertification, the degradation and loss of productivity in vast agricultural areas, the pollution of rivers and…