In a flurry of activity in the Vatican's press office, Pope Francis published his first encyclical, The Light of Faith (Lumen Fidei). The encyclical is unique in that it was written by 4 hands (Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict).
Click here to read and download "The Light of Faith" (via the Vatican web site)
Pope celebrates faith as light of human life...click here to read CNS' coverage.
Canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II
Also, it was announced the Pope Francis has signed the declaration for canonization for Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II. While no date has been set for their canonization, it is expected that the Pope will be meeting soon to discuss the date. Many think it will happen before the end of the calendar year.
Click here for the CNS Article about the canonizations.
Click here for the News.va article.
Click here for article from CNS "Tearful Costa Rican woman details miracle credited to Blessed John Paul"
Click here for CNS Article "News of canonizations has 'gladdened hearts' of faithful, cardinal says"