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Shalom Aleichem: Francis’ Message at Rome’s Synagogue

Gennaro Matino

Pope Francis recently paid a visit to Rome’s Synagogue. That is the third time one of Peter’s Successors has visited the capital’s Tempio Maggiore, after John Paul II in...

What Francesco’s Jubilee of Mercy Offers the World

Massimo Milone *

Almost three years after the Pope was elected by a Conclave, with the Jubilee of Mercy Francesco offers the world the possibility of reawakening to life

With the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims Walk Italy Again

Judith Harris

The Jubilee Year called by Pope Francis begins in less than six weeks, and, despite tedious delays, the city fathers are forging ahead with their preparations for Rome, from...

Can a Swear be a Prayer?

Darrell Fusaro

There is a Power for good in the universe greater than you are, and you can use it. –Ernest Holmes

Thoughts and Reflections on Pope Francis in New York

Chiara Montalto

When I was asked to write my thoughts and reflections on Pope Francis' visit to New York City and my experience in Central Park, I knew that I could not honestly address that...

​"The Pope is Like Us"

Letizia Airos

Receiving Pope Francis' message of simplicity among everyday people​

The USA: A first for Pope Francis

Judith Harris

All recent popes had visited the U.S. before being elected to the papacy, but for Pope Francis this is the first ever visit. His schedule is jampacked and his visit, brief, but,...

The Message of a ‘Migrant Pope’ in the Americas

Gennaro Matino

We can’t become men without engaging our fellow man. That seems to be the slogan of Pope Francis’ trip to the United States, during which he will become the first pope in...

Migrants: Help from the Pope, A Politician Heckles

Judith Harris

Even as Pope Francis was having foodstuffs delivered to a Roman center for migrants, some Italian politicians were having a verbal field day denouncing not only the newcomers, but...

Pope Francis Announces Holy Year

Cristina Esmiol

On his second anniversary in the papacy, Pope Francis made the surprise announcement that a new Holy Year is set to commence on December 8 of this year. This Holy Year will be...

World Peace: The View From Israel. Tikkun Olam

Francesco Maria Talò*

Roughly eight hundred years since he journeyed to the Middle East, Saint Francis’ message remains firm for its universal appeal, as do the region’s ties to Italy.

Screaming for Peace

Gennaro Matino

On the night Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a pacifist rally in Tel Aviv, a notecard was found in his hand. He never got to read it aloud. On the card...

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