Opinions editor Jacob Sevening discusses Pope Francis, Republican presidential candidates and the importance of adapting faith to fit the modern world.
Faith in modern politics
Pope Francis speaks on kindness in papal Mass
Pope Francis encouraged attendees of Sunday’s papal Mass to accept those of other religions and to treat each other with kindness.
Pope Francis preaches freedom and inclusion in Philadelphia
Pope Francis thanked immigrants, encouraged religious freedom and discussed the drawbacks of globalization Saturday at Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia to celebrate family
Pope Francis arrived in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday for the final leg of his U.S. visit.
Pope Francis mingles with high and low in New York visit
While in New York City, Pope Francis on Friday offered comfort to 9/11 victims’ families, warnings to world leaders at the United Nations and encouragement to schoolchildren in Harlem.
St. Thomas students part of papal pilgrimage
A group of 50 St. Thomas and St. Catherine students are traveling to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis.
Artist in Residence’s work to be featured at papal Mass
Rev. Jan Michael Joncas’ composition “Exultate Justi” will be featured Sunday, Sept. 27 in Philadelphia for the Papal Mass.
The Latest: Pope Francis heading to Manhattan in helicopter
The latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
Pope Francis warns US bishops against ‘divisive’ language
Pope Francis told U.S. bishops on Wednesday they should avoid “harsh and divisive” language and create a church with the warmth of a “family fire” as he laid out a vision for American Catholicism.
Students prepare for papal pilgrimage
Students from St. Thomas’ and St. Kate’s campus ministry groups will travel to Philadelphia for Pope Francis’ first visit to America.
News in :90 – Sept. 23, 2015
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
Theology professor’s books set for publication
Professor Massimo Faggioli has three books set for publication, which focus on Pope Francis, Vatican II and the changes in the Catholic Church.
Pope OKs protecting Iraq minorities, wants UN OK
Pope Francis on Monday said efforts to stop Islamic militants from attacking religious minorities in Iraq are legitimate but said the international community — and not just one country — should decide how to intervene.
Pope taps women, victims for sex abuse commission
Pope Francis named the initial members of a commission to advise him on sex abuse policy Saturday.
New auxiliary bishop named for St. Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis has appointed Andrew Cozzens, an assistant professor at the St. Paul Seminary, to the post.