Framing Papal Visits – Vatican Connections

Monday, June 12, 2017

Emilie Callan

What’s behind the frame? When Pope Francis is photographed during a papal trip, it’s more than just a simple snapshot. Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Journalism wanted to know what we’re actually seeing in these photographs. By looking at Pope Francis’s apostolic visit to Cuba, they found the cultural background of photojournalists […]

Pope Francis’ Message to Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

Friday, January 20, 2017

Salt + Light Media

Below is the message of Pope Francis sent today, January 20, 2017, to the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump on the occasion of his inauguration. The Honorable Donald Trump President of the United States of America The White House Washington, DC Upon your inauguration as the forty-fifth President of […]

What happened? Thoughts on the 2016 US Presidential Election

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

The evening of Tuesday, November 8, 2016 is now one of those historic dates that millions of people will never forget. Putting aside any personal opinions or feelings, watching the election unfold was utterly confounding. Only one thing united Americans that evening; one penetrating question swelled in the minds of supporters of Mrs. Clinton and […]