The Dude Abides
A knowledgeable source in Rome told The Huffington Post that "Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured out at night, dressed as a regular priest, to meet with homeless men and women." Read more
A knowledgeable source in Rome told The Huffington Post that "Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured out at night, dressed as a regular priest, to meet with homeless men and women." Read more
on May 18, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.So it's almost Advent and winter's chill has arrived in the Eternal City. Papa Frank is a good shepherd and he's concerned for the welfare of his flock — particularly those who aren't dressed appropriately for the weather. Read more
“Jesus spoke to these corrupt men of the ‘beauty of being whitewashed tombs’ (St. Matthew 23: 27), which appear beautiful on the outside but inside are full of dead bones and putrefaction,” the pope said. Read more
Because, as most of you know, I am a journalist who works best under deadline pressure, I’m sending this plea out last-minute on a Sunday in the hopes that you might be willing to sponsor me (even a few bucks would be super helpful) in the walk. Sponsorship promises are due tomorrow (Monday). See? Deadline pressure. Read more
"Perhaps it starts out with a small envelope (of cash), but it's like a drug," the Pope said, and "the bribery habit becomes an addiction." Read more
"Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized." ~ Tweet from Papa Frank @Pontifex on Nov. 7 Read more
A prayer for one little girl among a crowd of 50k+: For Noemi, "Let's express an act of love for her. First, in silence, let's ask the Lord to help her at this very moment. May He give her health." ~ Papa Frank Read more
on May 18, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Papa Frank cares about all of his flock — and just what part of all don't you understand? To wit, in a worldwide survey launched by the Vatican today, questions about how to care for (pastorally) LGBTQ folks and their families were among those posed in a lengthy questionnaire sent round the globe. Read more
Seeing as how it is, apparently, "theoretically possible," for Papa Frank to make a woman a cardinal, we wonder who'd be on your list if you had to give him a few names. Remember, they needn't be women religious (i.e. nuns). Think outside the box. Read more
"Beauty will save the world." The time Papa Frank quoted Dostoyevsky... Read more
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