Stephen Colbert Co-Narrates Pope Francis’ New Audiobook Memoir
The Catholic late-night talk-show host and comedian is one of the narrators for the English audiobook version of the papal autobiography, which comes out on Tuesday.
The Catholic late-night talk-show host and comedian is one of the narrators for the English audiobook version of the papal autobiography, which comes out on Tuesday.
COMMENTARY: Just as Pope John Paul II was happy to have his ministry judged by his choice of principal collaborator, so too Archbishop Fernández thinks that his appointment serves the same role for Pope Francis.
COMMENTARY: The Church’s energy for the Holy Father’s overarching mission of charity has been absorbed over the last 10 years by fights over doctrine, morals and liturgy — and he has to share some of the responsibility for that.
The gift he most wants for his anniversary, he said, is ‘peace.’
A look back over 10 years of quotes about mercy from the Holy Father
COMMENTARY: The best key for doing this is the Holy Father’s understanding of God’s mercy.
COMMENTARY: In the 10 years of his papacy, Francis has taken about four trips per year, which is what Pope St. John Paul II averaged. In his journeys, he brings the tender compassion of God to all he meets.
COMMENTARY: This is the best way to mark his 10th anniversary.
COMMENTARY: During his reign as pope, the Holy Father has attracted a cast of characters quite unlike any recent pontificate. Who has come to define the Francis era?
While Pope Francis has undoubtedly redirected the Church’s attention to the peripheries, there are differences of opinion on how this emphasis has impacted the Church — and what its eventual fruits will be.
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