Catholic Church
Philly’s Own Papal Expert Heading to Vatican for Conclave
South Philly’s own papal svengali Rocco Palmo is headed to the Vatican to cover the highly anticipated conclave this month, reports Poynter’s Andrew Beaujon. More […]
Watch Pope Zoom Away from Vatican in Helicopter
The Pope completed his duties as Pope today. Here’s the video of his official exit from the Vatican, complete with ring-kissing, black Benzes, and a […]
6 Must-Have Resume Items for the Next Pope
Thank God for small miracles. Or, in this case, huge ones. The decision of Pope Benedict XVI to step down has given the Catholic Church […]
Pope Benedict XVI Gives Final Public Address
We don’t always know when a pope has given his final public address—with rare exception, popes die in office—so today’s sermon by Pope Benedict on […]
Cardinal Rigali Prepares To Help Choose Next Pope
Cardinal Justin Rigali, who led Philadelphia Catholics before he retirement a couple of years back, will have a vote for pope during the upcoming conclave […]
Benedict Will Be “Emeritus Pope,” Wear White, Keep Hanging Around Campus Awkwardly
The Associated Press reports: “Pope Benedict XVI will be known as “emeritus pope” in his retirement and will continue to wear a white cassock, the […]
Dates Announced for Pope’s 2015 Philly Visit
Mark your calendars! The official dates of the Pope’s arrival have been secured. The Popemobile–whomever it contains–will be rolling through town from September 22-27th, 2015 […]
Did the Pope Resign Because of a Vatican Gay Sex Scandal?
An Italian newspaper report suggests Joseph Ratzinger’s resignation as Pope may have something to do with revelations about an apparent network of high-ranking gay clergymen […]
Philly Archdiocese Decides Girls Can’t Play Football Because of “Inappropriate Touching”
Oh, the irony. A 20-person panel appointed by the Philadelphia Archdiocese has decided to uphold a ban on girls in grades 5-8 from playing CYO […]
Philly Priests Road-Trippin’ to the Supreme Court to Protest Gay Marriage
On March 26th, the Supreme Court decides whether California’s ban on gay marriage–known as prop 8–is constitutional. To mark the occasion the Archdiocese of Philadelphia […]
Philly Churches Giving Out “Ashes to Go” for Ash Wednesday
“Are you giving that out? For free? Right now?” asked a woman called Linda on the northeast corner of Market and 19th. Reverend Ethan Jewett, […]
Will the Next Pope Be Asian or Latino?
Yesterday Pope Benedict XVI shocked Catholics the world over with news that he is stepping down at the end of the month after less than […]
Guess Which Philadelphia Catholic Gets a Vote for Pope?
Let’s say this for Archbishop Charles Chaput—yes, he’s tried to push the Philadelphia church into the GOP’s corner, and yes, that’s kind of irritating, but […]
I’m Not Buying the Age Excuse. How Hard Is It to Be Pope?
I have been Catholic all my life. I went to Saint Philomena and then Monsignor Bonner High School, for a total of eight years of […]
Why Did the Pope Really Quit?
Early this morning, Joseph Ratzinger—ahem, still Pope Benedict XVI—announced he would be retiring from the papacy at the age of 85. This is news not […]