Pope Francis tasks cardinals with studying reform of Catholic Church
ROME (CNN) -- Pope Francis has appointed a group of eight cardinals from around the world to look into ways of reforming the Catholic Church, the Vatican said Saturday.The group, which includes U.S. Cardinal Sean O'Malley from Boston, will examine ways to revise the Vatican constitution, Pastor Bonus, which sets the rules for running the Roman Curia, or church hierarchy.The cardinals -- who come from North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe -- will first meet in October, the Vatican said.The move follows on from suggestions made during the General Congregations, a series of meetings that brought together all the cardinals last month before they elected Francis as pope, the Vatican said.The other seven cardinals are: Giuseppe Bertello, president of the Vatican City State governorate; Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa from Chile; Oswald Gracias from India; Reinhard Marx from Germany; Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya from the Democratic Republic of the Congo; George Pell from Australia; and Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga from Honduras.An Italian bishop, Monsignor Marcello Semeraro, will act as secretary for the group.Pope Francis has already been in touch with the chosen cardinals, the Vatican said.The Catholic Church has faced calls for reform in the wake of scandals involving the sexual abuse of children by priests and allegations of corruption.The Rev.
ROME (CNN) -- Pope Francis has appointed a group of eight cardinals from around the world to look into ways of reforming the Catholic Church, the Vatican said Saturday.The group, which includes U.S. Cardinal Sean O'Malley from Boston, will examine ways to revise the Vatican constitution, Pastor Bonus, which sets the rules for running the Roman Curia, or church hierarchy.The cardinals -- who come from North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe -- will first meet in October, the Vatican said.The move follows on from suggestions made during the General Congregations, a series of meetings that brought together all the cardinals last month before they elected Francis as pope, the Vatican said.The other seven cardinals are: Giuseppe Bertello, president of the Vatican City State governorate; Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa from Chile; Oswald Gracias from India; Reinhard Marx from Germany; Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya from the Democratic Republic of the Congo; George Pell from Australia; and Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga from Honduras.An Italian bishop, Monsignor Marcello Semeraro, will act as secretary for the group.Pope Francis has already been in touch with the chosen cardinals, the Vatican said.The Catholic Church has faced calls for reform in the wake of scandals involving the sexual abuse of children by priests and allegations of corruption.The Rev.
Milw. Archdiocese to release clergy abuse documents in July
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, April 3rd on its website and via Archbishop Jerome Listecki's blog -- it WILL release thousands of pages of documents detailing clergy sexual abuse in the Milwaukee Archdiocese as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, April 3rd on its website and via Archbishop Jerome Listecki's blog -- it WILL release thousands of pages of documents detailing clergy sexual abuse in the Milwaukee Archdiocese as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Francis calls for peace in war-torn countries on his first Easter as pope
(CNN) -- Dressed in white, Pope Francis greeted a sea of Catholics carrying flags from around the world Sunday in his first Easter Mass as pope.Shortly after the Mass at St.
(CNN) -- Dressed in white, Pope Francis greeted a sea of Catholics carrying flags from around the world Sunday in his first Easter Mass as pope.Shortly after the Mass at St.
Pope Francis leading Good Friday worship, Via Crucis ceremony
(CNN) -- Pope Francis will recite the story of Christ's last hours in a Good Friday service at St.
(CNN) -- Pope Francis will recite the story of Christ's last hours in a Good Friday service at St.
Pope Francis washes youths' feet at detention center
(CNN) -- Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen prisoners, including young women, at a youth detention center in Rome as part of a Holy Thursday Mass ahead of Easter.The pontiff poured water over the young offenders' feet, wiped them with a white towel and kissed them.The act of foot-washing at the Mass of the Lord's Supper is part of the Christian tradition that mirrors Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet.Francis' decision to celebrate the Mass with young offenders at the Casal del Marmo center represents a break with tradition but is in step with his record in embracing simplicity and humility.The service has in past years been held at the grand Basilica of St.
(CNN) -- Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen prisoners, including young women, at a youth detention center in Rome as part of a Holy Thursday Mass ahead of Easter.The pontiff poured water over the young offenders' feet, wiped them with a white towel and kissed them.The act of foot-washing at the Mass of the Lord's Supper is part of the Christian tradition that mirrors Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet.Francis' decision to celebrate the Mass with young offenders at the Casal del Marmo center represents a break with tradition but is in step with his record in embracing simplicity and humility.The service has in past years been held at the grand Basilica of St.
Pope Francis to shun luxury papal apartment, for now
ROME (CNN) -- Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal apartment used by Benedict XVI and others before him, preferring instead to stay in a simple suite at a Vatican hotel, a Vatican spokesman said.The papal apartment on the top floor of the Apostolic Palace is ready for the new pontiff to move into, the Rev.
ROME (CNN) -- Pope Francis has decided not to move into the papal apartment used by Benedict XVI and others before him, preferring instead to stay in a simple suite at a Vatican hotel, a Vatican spokesman said.The papal apartment on the top floor of the Apostolic Palace is ready for the new pontiff to move into, the Rev.
Pope Francis, Benedict meeting for prayers and lunch
CASTEL GONDOLFO (WITI) -- A unique summit happened at Castel Gondolfo, Italy on Saturday morning, March 23rd.
CASTEL GONDOLFO (WITI) -- A unique summit happened at Castel Gondolfo, Italy on Saturday morning, March 23rd.
New pope, old pope meet for lunch
CASTEL GANDOLFO (CNN) -- Pope Francis is having lunch Saturday with his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, in what the Vatican said was the first such encounter in the history of the Catholic Church.Francis, who was inaugurated as the new head of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics on Tuesday, has made some changes since taking the helm -- most notably by adopting a simpler, personal style and calling for the Church to focus on serving the poor and needy.The new pontiff was flown to Castel Gandolfo by helicopter for the lunch date.He was greeted at the helipad by Benedict XVI, and the pair exchanged an embrace, Vatican spokesman the Rev.
CASTEL GANDOLFO (CNN) -- Pope Francis is having lunch Saturday with his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, in what the Vatican said was the first such encounter in the history of the Catholic Church.Francis, who was inaugurated as the new head of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics on Tuesday, has made some changes since taking the helm -- most notably by adopting a simpler, personal style and calling for the Church to focus on serving the poor and needy.The new pontiff was flown to Castel Gandolfo by helicopter for the lunch date.He was greeted at the helipad by Benedict XVI, and the pair exchanged an embrace, Vatican spokesman the Rev.
Archbishop Listecki holds evening Mass to celebrate Pope's installation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined Catholics around the world on Tuesday, March 19th in celebrating Pope Francis' installation.Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the papal inauguration of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined Catholics around the world on Tuesday, March 19th in celebrating Pope Francis' installation.Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the papal inauguration of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St.
Homily of the Holy Father at Inauguration of his Papal Ministry
(CNN) -- Homily of the Holy Father at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry19 March 2013Dear Brothers and Sisters,I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the universal Church.
(CNN) -- Homily of the Holy Father at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry19 March 2013Dear Brothers and Sisters,I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the universal Church.
Pope Francis to celebrate installation at 3:30 a.m. Milwaukee time
(CNN) -- Pope Francis will celebrate his installation on Tuesday, March 19th in Rome.
(CNN) -- Pope Francis will celebrate his installation on Tuesday, March 19th in Rome.
Pope Francis meets with leader of his native Argentina
(CNN) -- Pope Francis met at the Vatican on Monday with the leader of his native Argentina, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner -- a figure with whom Francis clashed publicly in the past over social issues.The Argentine president is among a number of world leaders scheduled to be at the Vatican for Francis' inauguration on Tuesday.When he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, Francis clashed with the Argentine government over his opposition to same-sex marriage and free distribution of contraceptives.
(CNN) -- Pope Francis met at the Vatican on Monday with the leader of his native Argentina, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner -- a figure with whom Francis clashed publicly in the past over social issues.The Argentine president is among a number of world leaders scheduled to be at the Vatican for Francis' inauguration on Tuesday.When he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, Francis clashed with the Argentine government over his opposition to same-sex marriage and free distribution of contraceptives.
A day of prayer, song, pomp to welcome new pope
ROME (CNN) -- The Vatican geared up for the inauguration of the pope on Tuesday, a ceremony ushering in a new era for the Roman Catholic Church.Anticipation mounted among the faithful across the globe awaiting a joyous and solemn chapter of Christian history.
ROME (CNN) -- The Vatican geared up for the inauguration of the pope on Tuesday, a ceremony ushering in a new era for the Roman Catholic Church.Anticipation mounted among the faithful across the globe awaiting a joyous and solemn chapter of Christian history.
Installation for Pope Francis set for Tuesday, March 19th
HALES CORNERS (WITI) -- A new era for the Catholic church began on Sunday, March 17th.
HALES CORNERS (WITI) -- A new era for the Catholic church began on Sunday, March 17th.
Pope Francis delivers inaugural Angelus to Catholics worldwide
ROME (CNN) -- Thousands of Catholics waving flags from around the world packed St.
ROME (CNN) -- Thousands of Catholics waving flags from around the world packed St.
Vatican denies claim that Pope Francis failed to protect priests
VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- The Vatican pushed back Friday against claims that Pope Francis failed to protect two fellow Jesuit priests who were kidnapped during Argentina's military dictatorship.The accusations have resurfaced since the Argentine cardinal's unexpected election to the papacy two days ago.A book by investigative reporter Horacio Verbitsky accuses Francis, who was then referred to as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and was head of the country's Jesuit order but not yet a bishop, of deliberately failing to protect two Jesuit priests who were imprisoned by the government.But the Rev.
VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- The Vatican pushed back Friday against claims that Pope Francis failed to protect two fellow Jesuit priests who were kidnapped during Argentina's military dictatorship.The accusations have resurfaced since the Argentine cardinal's unexpected election to the papacy two days ago.A book by investigative reporter Horacio Verbitsky accuses Francis, who was then referred to as Jorge Mario Bergoglio and was head of the country's Jesuit order but not yet a bishop, of deliberately failing to protect two Jesuit priests who were imprisoned by the government.But the Rev.
Pope Francis meets with all cardinals ahead of installation
VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- After the pomp and activities surrounding his election as pontiff, Pope Francis may get his first quiet day Friday when he meets with familiar faces -- all the cardinals.The meeting in the late morning is the only event on his calendar for the day.He can likely use some rest before Tuesday, when St.
VATICAN CITY (CNN) -- After the pomp and activities surrounding his election as pontiff, Pope Francis may get his first quiet day Friday when he meets with familiar faces -- all the cardinals.The meeting in the late morning is the only event on his calendar for the day.He can likely use some rest before Tuesday, when St.
The new pope's first day: Mass with the cardinals
ATICAN CITY (CNN) -- A man of many firsts, Pope Francis on Thursday joined the cardinals who elected him to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff.When Jorge Bergoglio stepped onto the balcony at the Vatican on Wednesday evening to reveal himself as the new leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, he made history as the first non-European pope of the modern era, the first from Latin America, the first Jesuit and the first to assume the name Francis.Thursday is low-key by comparison.Francis began the day by praying at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a place of special significance for the Jesuits.The Mass with the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel will probably provide further insights into his vision as he gives his first homily, or sermon, as pope.His next public appearance is likely to be Sunday.
ATICAN CITY (CNN) -- A man of many firsts, Pope Francis on Thursday joined the cardinals who elected him to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff.When Jorge Bergoglio stepped onto the balcony at the Vatican on Wednesday evening to reveal himself as the new leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, he made history as the first non-European pope of the modern era, the first from Latin America, the first Jesuit and the first to assume the name Francis.Thursday is low-key by comparison.Francis began the day by praying at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a place of special significance for the Jesuits.The Mass with the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel will probably provide further insights into his vision as he gives his first homily, or sermon, as pope.His next public appearance is likely to be Sunday.
Religious leader close to Cardinal Dolan says he is embracing Pope Francis
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- One day after being elected pope, Pope Francis led the College of Cardinals in Mass at the Sistine Chapel in Rome on Thursday, March 14th.It is the beginning of a new era in the Catholic Church.
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- One day after being elected pope, Pope Francis led the College of Cardinals in Mass at the Sistine Chapel in Rome on Thursday, March 14th.It is the beginning of a new era in the Catholic Church.
Catholics at St. Francis of Assisi Parish excited pope chose name "Francis"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is a lot in a name!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is a lot in a name!