Sadly, Magdi Allam, a Muslim convert baptized by Pope Benedict XVI, has decided to leave the Catholic Church in response to the election of Pope Francis. Washington Post: Egyptian-born Magdi Cristiano Allam, 61, a prominent journalist and outspoken critic of … Continue reading
My friend Ed Ross, who served under four U.S. defense secretaries, has written a wonderful analysis comparing the challenges faced by Pope John Paul II to those faced today by Pope Francis. Ross shares my hope that Pope Francis has … Continue reading
Fr. Dwight Longenecker wrote yesterday on Pope Francis’ visit to St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome and on why he may have opted to pray, while there, at the tomb of Pope St. Pius V. So who was Pope St … Continue reading
Are you frustrated by the incompetence evident in much of the reporting on the papal conclave? You are not alone. Fr. James Martin, S.J., has vented a bit about this on his Facebook page. Enjoy a moment of sanity coupled … Continue reading
LifeSite News has been covering the so-called “homoheresy” in the Church. See here and here. There is advice on what can be done about this. I have given my own advice on this already: You Either Believe Our Identity is … Continue reading
The Twitter acccount of Pope Benedict XVI now reads “Sede Vacante.” That makes my little Passionist heart go throb throb throb. I will miss knowing that there are teddy bears and kitty cats in the papal apartments. Here are some … Continue reading
Cardinal Bagnasco tweeted the link to his own remarks, via Repubblica, “On the path of spiritual reform and conversion, Benedict XVI urges us by word and example for a renewal of the Church.” Is Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation the harbinger … Continue reading
