• Pope Francis Faces Growing Revolt

    Pope Francis is facing growing dissent among members of the Catholic Church over recent decisions that opponents portray as contrary to traditional church doctrine.The most controversial has been the publication of a document in December by a Vatican bishop, with the pope's approval, mooting the "possibility of blessing couples in irregular situations and same-sex couples." While the document stressed that it did not change the church's stance on homosexuality, it brought a joint letter from...

  • St. Francis of Assisi school to hold All-Class Reunion

    The All-Class Reunion, set for April 20, 2024 in the school gym, will begin with a celebration of Mass at 4 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 5 p.m. Attendees must be 21, as it is a BYOB event. Parking is limited. Cost is $35 per person.

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    Pope Francis skips homily at Palm Sunday Mass

    Over the winter months, he has battled with bouts of bronchitis, cold and flu.

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    Pope Francis skips homily at Palm Sunday Mass

    Over the winter months, he has battled with bouts of bronchitis, cold and flu.

  • 4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta

    TORONTO >> Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario said Thursday they launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.

  • On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis asks priests to weep over their sins

    Pope Francis encouraged the priests to turn their gaze upon the crucified Lord and to weep over their sins in repentance, saying that tears can “purify and heal the heart.”

  • Pope Francis skips traditional Palm Sunday homily during Mass

    Pope Francis broke tradition during the start of Holy Week on Sunday, skipping a reading of his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass at the last minute. Reuters reported that the pontiff was in front of tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square when he skipped the homily but continued to run the service before heading out in the popemobile and circling the crowd. The 87-year-old pope has suffered in recent weeks from bronchitis and influenza, leading to him having an aide read his...

  • Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily as health wavers

    Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week.

  • Pope Francis defrocks notorious bishop who confessed to abusing his nephew

    Pope Francis on Thursday defrocked a notorious Belgian bishop who admitted 14 years ago that he sexually abused his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment. The case of Roger Vangheluwe, the emeritus bishop of Bruges, long ago became a symbol of the Catholic Church’s hypocrisy and dysfunction in dealing with cases of abuse. Not only

  • Pope Francis puts rumours of retirement to rest in new memoir

    The 87-year-old pontiff says he sees "no justification" for giving the post up, despite a spate of health issues.

  • Missionary for Pope Francis offers to pay for Riley Strain’s funeral

    Father Jim Sichko is based out of Lexington, Kentucky. Once social media connected him to Strain's family, Father Jim offered to pay all of his funeral costs. “I reached out and said, ‘Look you don’t know me, but this is the ministry I am part of, how can I help?'”

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    Pope Francis breaks with tradition in annual ritual by washing the feet of women only

    Pope Francis on Thursday has washed the feet of 12 women at a prison in Rome during a ceremony emphasizing humility. It is the first time the pope has washed the feet of women only during the special annual service. The 87-year-old pontiff, who has been experiencing health and mobility difficulties recently, led the ceremony at Rebibbia prison in Rome, washing the feet of each of the women from his wheelchair, many of whom were in tears as he did so. The foot-washing ritual takes place on the...