Michael Sean Winters

2 days ago | ncronline.org | Christopher White |Michael Sean Winters |Robert Duncan

Limiting the number of Muslims allowed to immigrate to traditionally Christian nations would be a prudent decision on the part of politicians, said U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke. During a pro-life and pro-family conference in Rome May 17, the day before Italy's March for Life, Burke outlined his views on immigration. "To resist large-scale Muslim immigration in my judgment is to be responsible," Burke said, responding to a written question.

2 days ago | ncronline.org | Christopher White |Michael Sean Winters

Cardinal Pietro Parolin views the body of Pope Francis in a wooden coffin in the chapel of the pope's residence, Casa Santa Marta, at the Vatican April 21, 2025. Parolin, one who is seen as a potential next pope, served as Pope Francis' secretary of state. (CNS/Vatican Media) ROME — Pope Francis' funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced.

2 days ago | ncronline.org | Michael Sean Winters |Katie Scott |Brian Fraga

Linda Ekstrom knelt in the front pew and prayed silently following the April 22 midday Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Fall River, Massachusetts. A few feet in front of her, a framed portrait of Pope Francis, surrounded by flowers, stood in front of the cathedral's sanctuary. Ekstrom, a resident of Tiverton, Rhode Island, said she prayed for the church and for Francis, who died at age 88 on April 21, Easter Monday. She said she was shocked to learn of the pope's death.

2 days ago | catholicoutlook.org | Michael Sean Winters

On March 13, 2013, even before the new pope appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s minutes after being elected, the first inkling that his would be a different kind of pontificate, and a stunning inkling at that, was his choice of name: Francis. He was the first pope to take the name of the beloved medieval saint whose commitment to poverty and to the poor commenced the greatest reform in the long history of the church.

3 days ago | ncronline.org | Michael Sean Winters |Christopher White

On March 13, 2013, even before the new pope appeared on the loggia of St. Peter's minutes after being elected, the first inkling that his would be a different kind of pontificate, and a stunning inkling at that, was his choice of name: Francis. He was the first pope to take the name of the beloved medieval saint whose commitment to poverty and to the poor commenced the greatest reform in the long history of the church.