Vatican Connections: January 23, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Pope Francis’ second Asian voyage ended the way all of his trips have ended: with an extensive press conference on board the return flight and flurry of headlines – some accurate, some not. The voyage also delivered unscripted moments typical of the Jesuit pope. Twice Pope Francis ditched his prepared text to speak off the […]

Papal Visit to Sri Lanka and Philippines

Friday, January 9, 2015

Salt + Light Media

“How I want a poor church; a poor church for the poor” – these were the words that Pope Francis used at the start of his pontificate to make clear his plans for the church. His decision to visit Sri Lanka and the Philippines is confirmation of his view of the church. Beginning January 13, […]