Archive for September 17, 2015
Media invent a fake Pope by misusing his words, bishop charges
A Brazilian bishop has criticized the mainstream media for manipulating and confusing their readers regarding Pope Francis' recent moves in... Read more
What's the point of education? Bishop Conley has some ideas
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb. vividly remembers his father asking him what on earth he planned to do with... Read more
Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference
On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more
Over 45 million live in poverty as Pope Francis comes to visit
Carolyn Smith of Dayton, Ohio was living without food or working utilities and in “in an utter, total state of... Read more
Chicago archdiocese appoints Commonweal editor as new director of media
The Archdiocese of Chicago on Thursday named Grant Gallicho as its director of publications and media, a newly created position.... Read more
The story of Japan's hidden Christians emerges from the Vatican archives
Collected by a Salesian missionary to Japan in the early 20th century, letters and documents showing the history of Christians... Read more
What's behind the White House's invite to Catholic dissenters
The White House will host a welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis next week, but it has invited several LGBT activist... Read more
