Traditionis Custodes Early on July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued a Motu Proprio entitled Traditionis Custodes which sent shockwaves through the Catholic world, especially in more traditionalist circles. For a brief first look at what the document says, please click here. The internet was certainly abuzz with the reactions of various prelates and commentators on […]

Pope Francis released a motu proprio on Friday, July 16, 2021, entitled Traditionis Custodes (“Guardians of Tradition”). This document will almost certainly be interpreted differently depending on the perspective of the reader. Those who currently and regularly attend the “Traditional Latin Mass” will see it as an attack. Those who do not understand the attraction […]

Fratelli Tutti Fratelli Tutti is the latest encyclical of Pope Francis. Fratelli Tutti draws its name from the “Admonitions” of St. Francis of Assisi who reminded his friars that all men are brothers in being created by the same Creator. As human beings, men and women are brothers and sisters, by nature.  An encyclical is […]

Join Fr. Elliott for this week’s episode of Ask a Priest. You’ll learn more about: Pope Francis‘ recent comments about Civil Unions Bishops – what they wear, blessings, and more! Cardinals – what do they do and why *typically* bishops are appointed to this position. Do you have a question you would like to ask […]

“I remember once how my mother was asked which of her five children – we are five brothers – did she love the most. And she said: it is like the fingers on my hand, if I prick one of them, then it is as if the others are pricked also. A mother loves her […]

Let’s be honest, in today’s world, there aren’t many platforms out there that give Catholic youth a chance to express themselves and share their beliefs. When we found out about this contest being sponsored by MISSIO and the Missionary Childhood Association, one of the Pope’s mission societies, we wanted to help spread the word about […]

Pope Francis has been known to go to great lengths to engage with the culture.  For the first time in history, our Holy Father will star in a documentary, “Pope Francis: A Man Of His Word”, which opens in theaters nationwide on May 18th. Award-winning German filmmaker Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire, The Buena Vista Social […]

There are really no words to add to this incredibly moving video of the Holy Father responding to the question of a young boy who wanted to know if his father non-believing father is now in heaven. The beauty, the gentleness, the compassion of Pope Francis should be imitated by all Catholics. Is My Dad […]

On Thursday, six astronauts aboard the International Space Station had the opportunity to speak with Pope Francis in a video conference call.  This is the second time that a Pope has had the opportunity to connect with astronauts while in space. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was the first to do so in 2011. These connections […]

What does a Pope pray before bed? Pope Francis’ bedtime prayer is one that we can all easily incorporate into our nightly routine. With the beautiful simplicity of this prayer, we can teach our children to come before the Cross of Christ and meditate on what He has done for us. “In the evening before […]