Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on May 8, becoming the first American pope in the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church. He is also considered a cardinal of Latin America because he spent many years as a missionary in Peru, eventually becoming a citizen there. The 69-year-old new pontiff chose the name Leo XIV. Continue reading Duquesne community reacts to Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff
Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor At Easter mass, Pope Francis, 88-years-old, made his last public appearance. He addressed the crowd of around 35,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, calling for peace and freedom of expression. The Duquesne community members reflect on his legacy as the pontiff of Rome following his death on Monday. Francis’ approach to the papacy was unique, according to the Director … Continue reading Pope Francis dies after Easter service address
by Megan Trotter | staff writer March 31, 2022 The Spiritan Campus Ministry Center answers Pope Francis’ call by holding two upcoming Synod Listening Sessions on April 4 and April 7 at 7:30 p.m. for anyone to attend. In October 2021, Pope Francis opened a synod which called for the world to gather and listen collectively. This year is special because the synod is open … Continue reading The Spiritan Campus Ministry Center answers Pope Francis’ call: Let’s Walk Together
Colleen Hammond | news editor 10/29/2020 On Tuesday, Oct. 20, a new, exclusive documentary on the life and papacy of Pope Francis was released in which his holiness publicly advocated for same-sex civil unions for the first time. While Pope Francis’s statement did not advocate for gay marriage, he did state his support of “legal civil unions.” Through this process, he noted the desire … Continue reading LGBTQ+ students call for inclusion after Pope Francis’ statement
10/18/2018 By Timothy Rush | Staff Writer On Oct. 12, as part of the tremors left in the wake of the revelations of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania over the course of several decades, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl. Cardinal Wuerl, now former archbishop of Washington, D.C., served as the eleventh bishop of Pittsburgh. Installed on March 25, … Continue reading Wuerl and Francis guilty of inaction; should be held accountable
02/01/2018 By Rachel Pierce | Staff Writer The Catholic Church is going out of business. The steep decline in attendance has left leaders desperate to pull more members, particularly amongst millennials. However, Pope Francis’s comments in Chile only pushed them farther away. According to TIME, Juan Barros was appointed as head of the diocese in Osorno, Southern Chile by Pope Francis in 2015. Though there … Continue reading Pope criticized for defending sex abuse scandal
By Kylie McCracken | For the Duquesne Duke Introducing himself as a brother, a son of immigrants and a neighbor, Pope Francis brought a message of religious freedom to millions of people during his six-day trip to the United States. Pope Francis completed his trip to the United States with a Sunday Mass in Philadelphia held on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Pilgrims from all over the … Continue reading Pope Francis ends trip with call for peace
By Duke Staff Pope Francis concluded his 10-day visit to North America last Sunday after visiting several cities in Cuba and the United States. New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. ground to a halt as they, along with the rest of the country, were captivated by the Pope’s presence. In the first papal visit since Pope Benedict XVI traveled to Washington D.C. and New … Continue reading Pope Francis first visit to US a success
By Seth Culp-Ressler | Features Editor After four months of dormancy, Duquesne’s home on the Bluff is out of hibernation, yawning and stretching itself awake this week. New students are getting their first taste of college life while returning ones are back for another year of the daily grind. The Duke extends a warm welcome, be it for the first time or not, to all. … Continue reading While You Were Out… And Now That You’re Here
By Duke Staff Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis was elected as the Pope to the Catholic Church nearly seven months ago. In his time as head of the Vatican, Pope Francis has been proclaimed by many as “The People’s Pope” due to his radical changes that go against traditional standings. Examples of him going against the grain are him refusing to wear the legendary … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Pope brings change to the Church
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