The Ithacan

National Recap: Pope Francis appoints America’s first Black cardinal

By John Turner • October 27, 2020

Pope Francis appointed Wilton Gregory to the position of cardinal, making him the first Black American to receive this position.

Commentary: Sexual abuse allegations in the church cannot be ignored

By Matilde Catarino Bechet • September 5, 2018

In my eyes, no leader of the Catholic Church is superior to the law, not even with endless practice of penance and prayer.

Editorial: College should send students to historic events

October 7, 2015

It is clear that connecting students with important historic events is beneficial to their college experience.

Ithaca College students travel to see Pope Francis

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • September 30, 2015

Members of the college’s Catholic Community bussed five hours from Cornell University to see the pope

ITHACA TODAY: Thursday, March 20

March 20, 2014

Your source for what's happening in Ithaca.

Students reflect on the year of a new pope

By Kayla Dwyer, Assistant News Editor • March 19, 2014

Pope Francis took to Twitter on March 13, acknowledging the one-year anniversary of his papal inauguration by asking his followers to “Please pray for me.”

Guest Commentary: First Latin American pope has mixed history

By Jonathan Ablard • March 26, 2013

Pope Francis has a well-deserved reputation as a humble man who rides the subway and ministers to the growing number of slum dwellers in Buenos Aires. Many have also characterized him as either a populist conservative or a moderate conservative.