Pope Francis is following New Zealand’s double Grammy award winning Lorde, and appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. Mark Binelli, author of the 7,700 word cover story, highlighted Pope Francis’ universal appeal, which, he says is cutting across all major demographics, age, gender, political views and even religious affiliation. Entiled, “Pope Francis: The times Read more
A street art image of Pope Francis portrayed as SuperPope has been scrubbed clean by Italian police. The work by Italian artist Mauro Palotta depicted Pope Francis as a white caped flying super-hero with clenched fist with a bag of values (valores). The mural met with Vatican approval so much that they tweeted a photo Read more
Thousands of Syrians from traditional Muslim backgrounds are turning to Jesus Christ, reports Christian Aid. Suspicious of the reports, Christian Aid, a US-based Christian organisation which supports international mission, investigated further, concluding the openness to Jesus and the Gospel appears genuine. Christian Aid says the numbers are not inflated nor an optimistic estimate. “We determine they are Read more
Pope Francis, Saturday, told members of Neocatechumenal Way to pay attention to cultural differences when they go about missionary work. He said the Catholic Church’s overall unity is more important than the details of their own practices. Pope Francis also told the groups they are also to respect the authority and guidance of local bishops. The Neocatechumenate’s religious Read more
Pope Francis has dispensed with tradition and ‘tripped the globe’ to announce sixteen new cardinal electors and because of age, three cardinal non-electors in a consistory to be held on February 22. In making his selection, the first of his pontificate, Pope Francis has chosen only 6 Europeans (including 4 Italians). Other cardinal electors come Read more
Pope Francis is limiting the title “monsignor” among diocesan priests to those of 65 years and older. The change is not not retroactive however Bishops must resubmit any pending requests for papal honours in accordance with the new rules. The new rules were announced in a letter from the Vatican Secretariat of State to nunciatures Read more
Former Ireland president Mary McAleese, says the Catholic Church has been in denial over homosexuality for decades. That so many priests are gay, “isn’t so much the elephant in the room but a herd of elephants. “I don’t like my church’s attitude to gay people. I don’t like ‘love the sinner, hate the sin’. If Read more
Nearly twice as many Christians were killed for their faith in 2013 as in 2012 reports The World Watch List. The study ranks the 50 countries that are home to the worst treatment of Christians and is issued by Open Doors USA. The top 10 countries “where Christians faced the most pressure and violence,” according Read more
Pope Francis is asking the Catholic Church to re think the way it approaches a generation that does not fit the traditional family mould. Noting that the make-up of families is changing he in particular mentioned outreach to the children of gay couples, and divorced parents. “On an educational level, gay unions raise challenges for Read more
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano was sworn in for his second term Thursday, taking the oath of office on an iPad with the Bible displayed on the screen. A printed copy could not be located. During an almost three hour ceremony, Mangano address a standing-room-only audience and recalled his rise to the county’s highest office. Read more