Thrill of Seeing the Pope

Dear Editor: I just wanted to share a moment of unbelievable joy in my heart and soul about Pope Francis’ visit to Central Park in New York City

Can’t Ignore Pope’s Words

Dear Editor: In politics, labeling people is an easy, if inaccurate, way to try to make one’s point, even if it acts as a hindrance to an effective discussion of issues.

Pope in Africa Continues Frank Talk

The Pope used his first full day in Africa to deliver some direct messages: the first to clergy and religious and the second to world leaders.

Watch the Pope on NET

Pope Francis will make his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa, Nov. 25-30. On Nov. 29 and 30, he is scheduled to visit the Central African Republic. Because of the time difference, NET-TV will tape the major activities of the papal trip and broadcast them during the day.

Pope Gives Interview to A Homeless Reporter

Inundated with requests from major media outlets around the world, Pope Francis chose to sit down for an interview with a homeless man who makes his living selling newspapers in Netherlands.

Pope Advises New Bishop to Give Short Homilies

Ordaining a Rome pastor and seminary spiritual director as an auxiliary bishop of Rome, Pope Francis pleaded with him to be merciful and to give short, clear homilies.

Pope: Church Can’t Be Obsessed With Power

Meeting workers and addressing a major gathering of the Catholic Church in Italy, Pope Francis demanded an end to economic exploitation, to clerics “obsessed” with power, to apathy among youth and to a cold, fearful church that forgets Christ is always by its side.