Apr 11 Pope Francis asks forgiveness for “evil” of child abuse By Anya van Wagtendonk In remarks quoted by Vatican radio Friday, Pope Francis “personallyasked forgiveness for sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests. Continue reading
Mar 05 Pope Francis finds rock star treatment ‘offensive’ By Anya van Wagtendonk For Catholics, Wednesday marks the start of Lent: a time of reflection, atonement, and heightened humility. This year, the festival will overlap with the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ election – and the Catholic leader is unhappy with the… Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch Has the Catholic Church done enough to address sexual abuse by clergy? By PBS News Hour A United Nations panel has sharply critiqued how the Vatican responded to widespread sexual abuse by Catholic priests, which the Vatican calls distorted and unfair. Rev. Thomas Rosica of the Catholic Salt and Light Television Network and Katherine Gallagher of… Continue watching
Jan 20 Cardinal claims homosexuality is a defect, ‘like high blood pressure’ By News Desk Pope Francis has gained high approval ratings amongst Catholics and non-Catholics worldwide for his humility and moderately progressive views. However, recent remarks by Archbishop Fernando Sebastian Aguilar calling homosexuality a “defect,” stand in contrast the pontiff’s views. Photo by… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch Pope Francis recognized as ‘Person of the Year’ for changing tone of the papacy Pope Francis recognized as 'Person of the Year' for changing tone of the papacy… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch Father Patrick Ryan on the Pope’s economic vision Father Patrick Ryan talks with Hari Sreenivasan about Pope Francis' economic ideals. Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch The Pope reaches out to the Jewish Community Kim Lawton, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, on the Pope's overtures to the Jewish community. Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch Looking Ahead to Papal Conclave as Benedict XVI Lifts ‘Weight of the Office’ Looking Ahead to Papal Conclave as Benedict XVI Lifts 'Weight of the Office'… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch Examining Pope Benedict’s Legacy, Leadership Challenges and Unprecedented Exit Examining Pope Benedict's Legacy, Leadership Challenges and Unprecedented Exit… Continue watching