VATICAN CITY — On a feast day commemorating the authority Jesus gave to St. Peter and his successors — the popes — Pope Francis created 19 new cardinals in the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI. To the great surprise of most people present, the retired pope entered St. Peter’s Basilica about 15 minutes before […]
Dear Pope Francis, ‘Were you a Boy Scout?’
“Do you like garlic bread?” was one of the things the inquiring minds in teacher Ann Medeiros’ third grade catechism class at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua, wanted to know about their new Pope Francis. It was Medeiros’ idea that each of her students write a letter. Some had questions: “What do you like to […]
‘Look to the cross: violence is not answered with violence’
Pope Francis leads a vigil to pray for peace in Syria Sept. 7 in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (CNS photo by Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — Leading a crowd in prayer for peace in Syria, Pope Francis said that war is ultimately caused by selfishness, which can be overcome only though expressions […]
Manaolana | World Youth Day: Dispatches from Rio by Hawaii delegation
Some of the Hawaii pilgrims to World Youth Day in Brazil sent back blogs from the road for the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Here are some excerpts from their posts: Rio #WYD13, here we come! July 20: We’re checked in and ready to board the first leg of our journey. Stop #1: […]
Behind his headline-grabbing remarks, Pope Francis reveals a vision of the church in the world
Pope Francis meets with leaders of the Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious during a private audience at the Vatican June 6. Although news stories focused on leaked remarks in which the pope appeared to acknowledge the existence of a “gay lobby” at the Vatican, most of his remarks addressed concerns on church unity. […]
A gift for the Holy Father: The White House asks a Kailua artist to craft a special koa rosary for Pope Francis
It was an affirmation of faith. It was a humble act of service. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a gift for the pope, made with aloha. A U.S. delegation led by Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Rome last month to greet newly-elected Pope Francis at his installation Mass March 19. Catholic News […]
Islanders delighted with Peter’s new successor
“I miss my pope,” said Linda Cacpal, a St. Elizabeth, Aiea, parishioner who has an immense fondness for Benedict XVI, his clear, scholarly teaching, and his gentle and courteous ways. Nevertheless, she has already started a file of news clips on Pope Francis, although it may take a while before it matches the size of […]
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