Pope Francis
The Legacy of the Franciscans
Robert Ellsberg
October 5, 2017
There have been several Franciscan popes in history, most recently Pope Clement XIV (1769–1774).
Bridging the Generation Gap
Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD
July 24, 2017
Pope Francis encourages us to build bonds between young and old.
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Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 13, 2017
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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Pope Francis and the ‘Joy of Love’
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 23, 2017
His words about marriage have been welcomed by many but not by everyone. Conscience is the key.
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St. Francis and Pope Francis: Our Environmental Teachers
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
April 24, 2017
Francis of Assisi is my model. He saw the world as a paradise and everything in it as gifts of the Father.
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Lent with Pope Francis: True Concern for the Poor
Diane M. Houdek
April 10, 2017
Selfishness leads nowhere and love frees. Those who are able to live their lives as a gift to give others will never be alone and will never experience the drama of the isolated conscience.
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Editorial: Sharing the Good News
Susan Hines-Brigger
March 14, 2017
Seek truth and report it. Minimize harm. Act independently. Be accountable and transparent. Those are the four principles that the Society of Professional Journalists says are the foundation of ethical journalism.
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