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Pope Francis Promotes Human Dignity and the Common Good in Address to Congress

of The Catholic World Report

Six Takeaways From Pope Francis’ Address to Congress – Jonathan Liedl, The Register
Pope Condemns Abortion & Hostility to Migrants in Speech to U.S. Congress – Cin. Wooden
What Francis Said, and Didn’t Say, to Congress – R. R. Reno, First Things
Why Does the Pope Back Liberal Causes Directly, Conservative Causes Subtly? – Ph. Lawler
The Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on The Hill – Rebecca Hamilton, The Register
Why Didn’t the Pope Invoke the Name of Jesus? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Pope Francis Congressional Address: A Dialogue with Four Faces of America – The Register
Full Text: Pope Francis’s Address to Congress – Catholic Lane
Pope Francis Walks Among Poor and Marginalized in D. C. Farewell – Peter Jesserer Smith
‘There Is No Justification for Homelessness,’ Says Francis to Catholic Charities – Cth Hrd
Pope Francis: Not So Much Do as I Say as Do as I Do – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph. D., Cthlc Cltr
Pope Francis and the Not-Quite-Secular West – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
The Political Evanescence of the Papal Visit: Pope Francis, The One-Week Wonder – Franck
Crd. Dolan Hopes Pope Sees Good ‘Slice’ of Catholic America – Deborah Castellano Lubov
For the THURSDAY EDITION (September 24, 2015) click here.

In New York, a Smaller, Shrinking Catholic Church Greets Pope Francis

by Nicholas Frankovich

Pope on Poverty: Reintroducing the Christian Virtue of Detachment – Fr. D. Longenecker
The President, the Pope & The Green Book – Francis J. Beckwith Ph. D., The Cth Thng
A Photographic Tour of the Opening of the World Meeting of Families – Diane Montagna
Politicized Pope: Secular Politics May Undermine Francis’ Moral Authority – D. Henninger
Pope Francis Secretly Met With Little Sisters of the Poor – Kirsten Andersen, Aleteia
At St. Matthew’s, Francis Sounds Like B16, Looks Like JP2 – John Paul Shimek, The Reg
Love for Pope Brings Them to the Streets, Not Necessarily to Church – Zelda Caldwell, Alt
Pope Francis’ Canonization of Junípero Serra Makes History in D.C. – Peter Jesserer Smith
Cardinal Sarah: ‘Mercy Has a Name: Jesus Christ’ – Susie Lloyd, The Ntnl Cthlc Register
In Search of the Francis Effect – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Philadelphia Pilgrims Paint a Record-Setting Mural – Marge Fenelon, The Register
‘I Have Not Come To Judge You’, The Shepherd Meets The ‘Flock’ – Rocco Palmo, Whsprs
Pope Francis Should Feel Right at ‘Rome’ in Northeast D. C. – Jonathan Liedl, The Reg
Francis 2.0 Emerges in America: Pope and Church are a Package Deal – John Allen Jr.
Thursday Review of Pope Francis in America – Big Pulpit (September 24, 2015)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (September 24, 2015) click here.

Between Pope and President, a Disconnect on Religious Freedom

by Joan Frawley Desmond

of The National Catholic Register

15 Surprising Things Atheists are Saying About Pope Francis – Matt Fradd, Strng Notions
George Will’s Low-Information War on the Church – Anne Hendershott, The Dispatch
Pelosi, Biden Say They’re Pro-Abortion & Pro-Church – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Reg
Should Congressman Boycott Pope Francis? – Fr. Z’s Blog
N.Y. Times Uses Pope Francis Visit To Rehash Stale, Decades-Old Abuse Story – D.F. Pierre
Refuting Papal Myths: ‘Peter Was Not a Pope’ – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Why a Pope is Necessary for Christianity to Make Sense – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The Washington Post’s Low Blow Against Abp. Chaput – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
From Pope Francis: Five Zingers for Left & Right Wingers – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The White House Is More Afraid of Offending China’s President than the Pope – WaPo
Wednesday Review of Pope Francis In America – Big Pulpit (September 23, 2015)
Pope Francis in America, Thursday Special – Big Pulpit (September 24, 2015)
Thursday Review of Pope Francis in America – Big Pulpit (September 24, 2015)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (September 24, 2015) click here.
+ Cheers to all the dedicated readers from the U. K. & Pakistan!

Three Other Policy Priorities the Pope Might Highlight to Congress

by Father Raymond J. De Souza

of The National Catholic Register

Pope Canonizes Saint Junipero Serra: ‘Forward! Let’s Keep Moving Forward!’ – The Reg
Pope Francis’ Philadelphia Point Man: Abp. Charles J. Chaput – Joan Frawley Desmond
The U. S. churches Francis Will Visit – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Immigrants Enrich America, Pope Affirms – The National Catholic Register
Greeting Pope Francis at Joint Base Andrews – Joseph Pronechen, The Ntnl Cth Register
Text of Pope’s White House Visit – Register Staff, The National Catholic Register
Treasures of Christendom in Philadelphia – Thomas L. McDonald, The Ntnl Cth Register
Pope to U. S. Bishops: ‘We Are Promoters of the Culture of Encounter’ – The Register
Francis to U. S. Bishops, Full Text – The Dispatch
What Pope Francis May Have Seen Inside the Vatican Embassy – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Seen in Philly: The Lego Vatican – Thomas L. McDonald, The National Catholic Register
Pope’s First Words in English: Defend Rel. Lib., Marriage & Family – John Paul Shimek
‘Flat Francis’ Helps Welcome the Pope to America – Catholic Herald Magazine
Pope Francis in America, Thursday Special – Big Pulpit (September 24, 2015)
Thursday Review of Pope Francis in America – Big Pulpit (September 24, 2015)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (September 23, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (September 24, 2015) click here.

10 Epic Quotes from Pope Francis on His Travels Thus Far

by Ryan Mayer

of Epic Pew

Flying to U. S., Pope Rejects Claims He Leans ‘a Little to the Left’ – Mary Rezac, The Reg
Full Transcript of Pope’s In-Flight Interview from Cuba to U. S. – Alan Holdren, The Reg
A ‘Son of the Church,’ Francis Confounds Both the Right and the Left – Michael J. Nader
Pre-Empting the Inevitable Spin on Pope Francis’ Address to Congress – Jonathan Liedl
‘Unimaginable’ Access to Pope Francis Yields 68,000 Photos – Dave Yoder, Nat’l Ggrphc
A Snapshot of America for the Visit of Pope Francis – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Parents of Missing Mexican Students Travel to U.S. to Appeal to Pope Francis – Dav. Agren
The Pope as Statesman. . .to the U.S. and the Human Family – Paul Kengor, The Register
Refuting Papal Myths: ‘The Papacy Is Unbiblical & Unhistorical’ – Trent Horn, Cth Answrs

#PopeInDC: Five Firsts for Francis

by Peter Jesserer Smith

of The National Catholic Register

‘Minnesota’s Mother Teresa’ to Receive Private Papal Audience in Washington – Cthlc Hrld
Pope Francis in Cuba: in Words & Pictures – Register Staff, The National Cthlc Register
Pope Francis Telephones Dissident ‘Ladies in White’ in Cuba – John Burger, Aleteia
Pope Francis Goes Off-Script to Deliver Passionate Homily on Poverty – Aleteia
The Limits of Papal Celebrity – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
Will the U. S. Surprise the Pope? – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza, The Ntnl Cthlc Register
Popes US Congress Speech: Likely Clarify Positions on Economics, Politics – A Gagliarducci
Full Text: Pope’s Homily at Shrine of Our Lady of Charity; El Cobre, Cuba – Edward Pentin
Eyewitness: Holguin Catholics Experience the Unimaginable – Rhina Guidos, Cthlc Herald
Full Text of Pope Francis’ Homily at Mass in Holguín – The National Catholic Register
Day 0: World Meeting of Families (Phila.) – Thomas L. McDonald, God and the Machine
Pope Francis Visits America: Tuesday Special – Big Pulpit (September 22, 2015)

The Catholic Family Circus at a Mass Near You

Jennifer Hartline

of Catholic Stand

G. K. C.’s The Napoleon of Notting Hill: How to Be a Catholic Lunatic – Sean Fitzpatrick
The New Evangelization Is Missing Men – Matthew James Christoff, Catholic Stand
History of Japan’s Hidden Christians Emerges From Vatican Archives – Angela Ambrogetti
When Is a Human Human? – Robert Kurland Ph. D., Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
Ain’t Nobody Got Time. . .Enjoy It – Matthew Higgins, Ignitum Today
Public Morality and the Lure of Profit – David L. Tubbs, Public Discourse
My Special Needs Son Has Taught Me How to Accept God’s Will – Patty Knap, The Register
America Meets Francis – Joan Frawley Desmond, The National Catholic Register
Two Cubas, Two Popes – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
‘Love Poverty Like You Love Your Mother,’ Pope Tells Havana Congregation – Cn. Wooden
Christian Bodies Criticize Legal Highs Bill; May Lead to Incense Ban (U.K.) – Dv. V. Barrett
Jesus Sees Dignity in All of Us, Pope Tells Faithful in Holguin – Cindy Wooden, Cthlc Hrld
Amid Mounting Injustice, Church in Odisha Promotes Kandhamal Martyrs’ Day – An. Akkara
A Country Without Churches – Brother Dominick Bouck, The Washington Post
Pope Francis In America and Cuba: Monday Special – Big Pulpit (September 21, 2015)
Pope Francis, From Cuba To America: Tuesday Special – Big Pulpit (Sept. 22, 2015)
Pope Francis Visits America: Tuesday (Evening) Special – Big Pulpit (Sept. 22, 2015)
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Sunday – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 5, 2015)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (October 2, 2015) click here.
For the LATE SATURDAY EDITION (October 3, 2015) click here.
For the LATE SUNDAY EDITION (October 4, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (October 5, 2015) click here.

Abortion and Forgiveness: What Is Pope Francis Really Saying?

by Bishop Hugh Gilbert

of Catholic Herald Magazine

The Sky Is Falling! End Time Prophets Warn End Is Near (Again) – Kathy Schiffer, The Reg
Pope Benedict: ‘From Where Does Evil Come?’ – Fr. James V. Schall S. J., Crisis Mgzn
Catholic Divorce: Critiques of Annulment Reform Rise: Will the Vatican Listen? – R. Cæli
Saint Matthew the Evangelist from the Lindisfarne Gospels – David Clayton, New Lit Mov
Sometimes the Problem. . . Isn’t the Problem – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
How Does One Persevere in Faith? – Fr. John Bartunek L. C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Faith of our Fathers, On the Eucharist – Matt Vander Vennet, Epic Pew
Planned Parenthood Is a Racket – Eric Banecker, First Things
Women Today: A Woman’s Perspective – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Planned Parenthood Defunding: ‘Force President Obama to Veto this Bill’ – Brian Fraga
Sin Begets Sin Begets Destruction – Nick Olszyk, The Dispatch
Pope Francis In America and Cuba: Monday Special – Big Pulpit (September 21, 2015)
Pope Francis Visits America: Tuesday Special – Big Pulpit (September 22, 2015)
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Sunday – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 5, 2015)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (October 2, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (October 5, 2015) click here.