“Burning Psalms” is a book of modern Psalmic verse — each “Burning Psalm” is a responsive reflection on the Psalms — from the son of Auschwitz survivors.
Pope Francis
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Pope Francis’ approach to key issues did not fit neatly in US politics, experts say
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonDuring his pontificate, Pope Francis rejected the notion of the church as a political organization, emphasizing themes such as caring for marginalized people and creation.
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To the chanting of Christ’s promise, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,” the mortal remains of Pope Francis were …
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Pope Francis put the poor in the center of his papacy. For Francis, taking care of those in need meant turning the Vatican upside down.
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Cardinals around the world are remembering Pope Francis not just as a pope, but as a pastor deeply connected to real life. Some also expressed their hopes for the next …
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“It was just unbelievable. We couldn’t believe it was happening,” Chuck Keating said of one encounter. “Tears of joy were coming.”
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Trump plans to attend Pope Francis’ funeral; orders flags flown at half-staff
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump plans to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and directed US flags be flown at half-staff in the late pontiff’s honor.
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“The pope wanted to make one last significant surprise by going to St. Peter’s Square for a ride in the popemobile,” Vatican News said.
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The late pontiff envisioned both matrimony and the family, as the domestic or household church, being a lifelong journey of faith.
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Pope Francis globalized the papal office differently than his globetrotting predecessor St. John Paul II, shaped by being both from Latin America and a Jesuit.
