Eduardo Banos's Posts
2026 Respect Life Essay Contest Guidelines & Prompts
Theme: Religious Freedom, an essential requirement of the dignity of every person “In the first place, religious freedom, an essential requirement of the dignity of every person, is a cornerstone… Read More
Archdiocesan Statement on Creditors Committee Counsel and Plaintiff Attorneys Public Statements and Press Releases
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Plaintiff attorneys associated with the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Chapter 11 proceedings once again issued public statements and press releases this week disparaging the Archdiocese’s Child… Read More
Pope Leo XIV at Regina Coeli: Never again war!
During his first visit outside the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV makes a stop at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray to the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani… Read More
Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
by AC Wimmer Pope Leo XIV met with the College of Cardinals Saturday morning for his first official address since his election, outlining key priorities for his pontificate in the… Read More
Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms
Beneath the shield runs a scroll displaying the pope’s episcopal motto: “In illo uno unum” (“In the one Christ we are one”), a phrase taken from St. Augustine’s commentary on… Read More
Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: “We are to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ”
The morning after being elected the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, reminding them that “we are to bear witness to… Read More
Augustinian Prior General: Pope Leo XIV is ‘truly close to everyone’
Fr. Alejandro Moral, Prior General of the Augustinians and a long-time friend of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, tells Vatican News that the new Pope “immediately spoke of justice… Read More
Pope Leo XIV to pray Regina Caeli, greet journalists in first engagements after election
Just hours after being elected the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has three appointments on his agenda: a Mass with cardinals, praying the Regina Caeli, and greeting journalists… Read More
U.S. bishops react to election of Pope Leo XIV, first pope from United States
U.S. bishops on Thursday hailed the election of former Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first pope born in the United States of America.… Read More
Surrendering oneself to He who guides the Church
By Andrea Tornielli / Vatican News The Diocese of Rome has its Bishop, and the universal Church has its Pastor. The Conclave has designated the Successor of Peter. Thank you,… Read More
Archdiocesan statement on Jeff Anderson & Associates Press Conference
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Jeff Anderson, one of the plaintiff attorneys associated with the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Chapter 11 proceedings, held a press conference today disparaging the Archdiocese’s Child… Read More
Bankruptcy Court approves motion to lift the automatic stay so that two alleged abuse cases could go to trial
Background: The Archdiocese of San Francisco initiated a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case to address legacy abuse claims as a result of the reopening of the California statute of limitations under… Read More