“Celebration is a precious gift from God. It’s a precious gift God has made for the human family. Let’s not ruin it” Pope Francis, referring to Sunday worship. Source Reference Pope Francis: Sundays are a gift from God – don’t…

“Pope Francis is my hero” Sir Elton John, Famous rock star, after Pope Francis’ remarks in support of evolution and the Big Bang theory. Source Reference Elton John brands Pope Francis ‘my hero’

“I’m trying to catch up with [Kansas bishops] and discuss with them some of the implications of issues and moving our nation forward in a direction that will be more pleasing to the Lord.” Rep. Tim Huelskamp(R-Kan.) commenting on the…

“Whether it’s climate change or hunger or taking care of the poor, the Pope’s message is really the embodiment of what Catholic social teaching has been about, historically.” U.S, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. Source Reference Pope and Congress: Francis is…

“I’ve been waiting for this pope all my life. I find him inspirational and I know a lot of other people do, not just Catholics.” Jim McGovern, 57 of Massachusetts. Source Reference POPE AND CONGRESS: FRANCIS IS CERTAIN TO CHALLENGE…

“In the Church there is no such thing as a ‘do-it-yourself’ attitude there is no such thing as a free agent… Sometimes we hear people say: ‘I believe in God, I believe in Jesus, but I’m not interested in the…

“The Big Bang, which today we hold to be the origin of the world, does not contradict the intervention of the divine creator but, rather, requires it.” Pope Francis, during a speech at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, October 2014….

“But for citizens like Jack Phillips, the court has created a novel exception to the First Amendment — you’re entitled to believe, but not entitled to act on those beliefs. You’re not free if your beliefs are confined to your…

“When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so.” Pope Francis, during a speech at the Pontifical Academy of…

“The next horizon is the legal recognition of marriages between more than two partners. It’s time to legalize polygamy.” Frederik DeBoer, arguing after the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage that “It’s time to legalize polygamy.” Source Reference It’s Time…

“The obsession with economic profit and technical efficiency puts the human rhythms of life at risk. Moments of rest, especially on Sunday, are sacred because in them we find God… May we always recognize the family as the privileged place…

“I think that the ruling is wrong … the constitution guarantees me the right to practice my faith, my religion, anywhere, anytime; there are no restrictions on it, Phillips said. It also gives me the right to free speech, anytime,…