The shift reflects the Pope’s emphasis on Africa and Asia, where the Church is growing fastest, writes Francis Rocca
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Benedict XV: A prophet of peace
The wartime Pope developed the Church’s teaching on peace and justice, writes Francis X. Rocca
Pope’s finance chief talks Vatican reform
Cardinal George Pell speaks to Francis X. Rocca about changes to the Vatican’s financial structures
Legionaries of Christ to receive Vatican-appointed adviser
The Vatican will name a special "assistant" to advise the leadership of the troubled Legionaries of Christ, whose revised constitutions Pope Francis has still not approved four months after they were submitted to him. Fr Eduardo Robles Gil, general director of the Legionaries, made the announcement in a video message sent to the congregation's members…
Pope invites Israeli, Palestinian leaders to Rome to pray for peace
“Each side has to make certain sacrifices,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis will focus on unity, not ignore conflict
The Abrahamic faiths will unify around the papal visit
Pope’s priority: removing obstacles to faith
The Pontiff laid out his priorities last week, writes Francis X. Rocca
Pope shows a new way to be pro-life
On the morning of Jan. 25, 2013, participants in the Washington, DC, March for Life received an unexpected boost in the form of a Twitter message from Pope Benedict XVI. “I join all those marching for life from afar, and pray that political leaders will protect the unborn and promote a culture of life,” the…