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With release of the Pope’s encyclical, the forces who actively defend greed as good for everyone have been scrambling to shelter unfettered capitalism and free market ideology from the harsh light of Christian theology. As Jesus says, when the light of the gospel shines the sinners scatter. Greed defenders have their work cut out for them.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center will host a Silent Day of Prayer on the Joy of the Gospel entitled, “Pope Francis’ Message: Hope and Joy” led by the Rev. Robert McNeese on July 28 from 9 a.m — 3 p.m.

When thinking about my answer to this question, those words kept cropping up in my head. I just love the guy, I thought.

Pope Francis has approved the first-ever system for judging, and possibly deposing, bishops who fail to protect children from abusive clerics, a major step in responding to Catholics who have been furious that guilty priests have been defrocked while bishops have largely escaped punishment.

The Vatican’s decision to recognize the state of Palestine in a treaty on Wednesday (May 13) angered Israeli officials.

Pope Francis said there must be equal pay for women, to preserve and ensure the stability as well, of equality in marriage and the sanctity of marriage.