How much are our churches worth?

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Kristina Glicksman

Why do we spend so much money restoring old churches? Kristina Glicksman explores this question and reflects on the real value of our churches.

Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Papal Love

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Gabriel Chow

The Pope will arrive at the last stop of the apostolic journey on Saturday morning, in Philadelphia, the former American capital and the city of philos. In this city, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were signed. And in this city, the World Meeting of Families and the Apostolic Journey are taking place, two events that will prove to be historical in the American Church.

New York City: Capital of the World

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Gabriel Chow

Pope Francis has left the American capital for New York City, the second stop of the apostolic journey in this country. With less than 40 hours in the metropolis, the supreme pastor will have a packed schedule: praying with the clergy and religious, visiting the diplomats, praying at Ground Zero, meeting children and families of migrants, and celebrating Mass in Madison Square Garden.

Washington DC: The Little Rome in America

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Gabriel Chow

After three days in Cuba, Pope Francis touched down at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC, in the United States of America, greeted by the president, dignitaries, bishops and children. This is the 10th papal visit to the country since 50 years ago. Each of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and now Francis, has paid a visit to the American capital once.

The Heart of Cuba: El Cobre

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Gabriel Chow

In his fifth apostolic journey outside of the European continent, Pope Francis will visit Cuba and the United States of America, marking his longest trip thus far. He will spend 3 days on the largest and westernmost island of the West Indies, followed by a 5-day visit to the American East. In a series of articles, I will introduce the places that will be visited by the Pope from the perspectives of a Catholic pilgrim. Today, let us travel to Cuba first.