BOSTON (October 2, 2014) – Crux, a news website covering all things Catholic, has announced its first international event will take place on October 8 in Rome and feature leading voices within the Catholic Church. “Francis: A Pope For the 21st Century” will also live-stream at Cruxnow.com.
His Eminence George Cardinal Pell, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, and His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will contribute to a discussion, led by Crux associate editor John L. Allen Jr., one of the premiere Vatican reporters in the world; Crux Vatican correspondent Inés San Martín; and national reporter Michael O’Loughlin.
Monsignor James Checchio of North American College and Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory will make opening remarks.
As a champion of openness, inclusiveness and social justice, Pope Francis has not shied away from voicing his views on global issues such as outreach to people on the margins, the role of women in both the church and society, immigrant rights and war and peace.
“People around the world are interested in what Pope Francis has to say,” said Brian McGrory, editor of the Boston Globe. “This discussion will focus on the pope’s role as a transformative religious figure for modern times. We also look forward to extending the conversation to other national and global locations with future events.”
Crux, launched by Boston Globe Media Partners in early September, explores how the words and actions of the Vatican and Pope Francis affect Catholics worldwide, and also provides content for readers of all faiths who are eager to explore spirituality in general. International events like this provide the opportunity for Crux journalists and other religious influencers to discuss the pressing global issues of the day.
The event will also feature a discussion of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on family, which takes place October 5-19 in Vatican City. The Synod, which will include more than 250 men and women from all five continents, will discuss the family in the context of evangelization.
This is Crux’s second event featuring Catholic leaders. The first, in Boston, included Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley. As a national and international source of Catholic news, analysis and information, Crux reflects a broad worldview of Catholic life and faith.
The event is invitation-only but will be live-streamed, for free, at Cruxnow.com. Viewers can also follow and join the social conversation on the event using #CruxPope.
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