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- Dec 11, 2019
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Pope endorsement of journal’s controversial articles shines light on his view of U.S.
- Sep 27, 2019
Pope Francis has endorsed a controversial view of the United States presented in two articles in a prominent Jesuit journal. Like them or not, if you want to understand the pope’s relationship with America, you need to read them.
In season of synods, Italy may be next to see if pope’s gamble pays off
- Sep 21, 2019
The press for a synod of the Italian Church is coming from the Primate of Italy himself, meaning the pope, and his closest allies.
If Francis wants to mediate US/Iran, his best odds may be with Tehran
- May 23, 2019
Here’s the irony of the present moment: One can assemble a powerful case that the Vatican under Pope Francis actually would stand a better chance of moving the needle with Iran than the U.S. if it wanted to mediate the current conflict.
Drama unleashed by pope cover-up allegation probably isn’t over
- Sep 2, 2018
Though questions have been raised about the credibility of an accusation by a former papal ambassador in the U.S. that Pope Francis brushed off warnings about ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the drama probably isn’t over yet.
Clash heats up between Italy’s populist government, the Church
- Jul 31, 2018
Three high profile Catholic magazines in Italy criticized the leader of the populist party Northern League, Matteo Salvini, for his controversial stances against immigrants and minorities.
Pope adviser blasts pro-crucifix bill in Italy: ‘Hands off!’
- Jul 26, 2018
A close adviser to Pope Francis criticized legislation proposed by Italy’s anti-migrant League party to require ports and other public institutions to display a crucifix, saying Wednesday that the religious symbol isn’t “a team emblem” to be shown for political ends.
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