Tag: Pope

32: When Popes Get Political

Started September 18, 2017

Pope Francis has been called the “Political Pope,” due to his involvement in various liberal political causes. Does that make him unique among popes? Also, what should Catholics do when they disagree with a pope on a political issue?...

St. Mark – First Pope?

April 25, 2016 Eric Sammons Pope, saints, St. Mark

Today (April 25th) is the feast of St. Mark, disciple of St. Peter and author of the Gospel which bears his name. Tradition states that his Gospel – the shortest of the four – was based on the preaching of St. Peter. Although the Synoptic Gospels...

Pope, saints, St. Mark