‘We have a pope’ Sheila March 13, 2013 Habemus papam. The first words of the proclamation that was just earlier signaled by the effusive white smoke billowing from Read More
As the Conclave begins Sheila March 12, 2013 The world is watching Rome and the Roman Catholic Church, only as it does it the big moments. The attention Read More
‘Peter is not there’ Sheila March 4, 2013 The official Latin term for the time between popes holding the office of the papacy is the Interregnum. There is Read More
Pope Benedict’s last audience Sheila February 28, 2013 The world is watching. Hopefully, they’re watching, reading and listening to reputable sources on what the pope said at Read More
Of Benedict XVI and Andrew Cuomo Sheila February 21, 2013 So there, side by side in two top-of-the-fold articles in the Sunday New York Times the other day, were two Read More
While Benedict XVI is still Pope Sheila February 18, 2013 The media and Vatican watchers are busy speculating about the recent past (what ‘really’ prompted this resignation) and the future (Read More
Dear media covering Pope Benedict: Sheila February 14, 2013 Do your homework. At the beginning of the week when the world was thunderstruck with the announcement that Pope Benedict Read More
Pope Benedict’s retirement fatigue Sheila February 12, 2013 The man himself is clearly a tired and overly wrought servant who recognizes and admits his failing health and strength. Read More
To really honor Dr. King Sheila January 21, 2013 First, respect the fact that he was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Reverend first. Everything he preached and Read More
Obama declares Religious Freedom Day Sheila January 16, 2013 In another twist on news that doesn’t square with other news, and words by the president that don’t Read More
