Archive for October 5, 2015

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St Peter's Square on May 20, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

A warning from Pope Francis: Don't politicize the synod

Pope Francis opened the Synod on the Family with a reminder that it's not a forum whereby leaders come to... Read more

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Despite objections, Calif. governor signs assisted-suicide bill

After months of debate and strong opposition, California governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into a law a bill enabling... Read more

Archbishop Bruno Forte, Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, Cardinal Peter Erdo, and Fr. Federico Lombardi at the press briefing on the Synod on the Family, Oct. 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Paris archbishop says 'there will be no spectacular revolution at the synod'

There are no “spectacular revolutions” in the offing at the Synod of Bishops, and those expecting one will be disappointed,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during Vespers on Sept. 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Here's what it was like when Pope Francis visited the homeless in DC

Pope Francis’ visit to homeless men and women in Washington, D.C., was “life-changing,” said the head of Catholic Charities in... Read more