Just a few weeks remain until Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia. It’s not only Pope Francis’ first time in Philadelphia but his first official visit to the U.S. While the Pope will also be making stops in Washington, D.C. and New York City, the focus of his visit is the City of Brotherly Love…
Philadelphia is rolling out the red carpet in September 2015 in preparation for the Pope’s visit. It’s not only Pope Francis’ first time in Philadelphia but his first official visit to the U.S. While the Pope will also be making stops in Washington, D.C. and New York City, the focus of his visit is the…
Pope Francis has suspended a German bishop – dubbed the “Bishop of Bling” – whose $42 million home renovation has outraged the Catholic Church. The lavish renovations, together with other spending allegations, has raised questions about church revenue, much of which is raised through the government. What will this mean for Germany? And is it ever a good idea to mix church and state?