John C. Wester
Utah Catholics react to appointment of pastoral Pope Francis
Utah Catholics were feeling joyfully optimistic Wednesday as they scrambled to learn everything they could about Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, the man who... Read more »
Salt Lake community reflects as emeritus pope begins new journey
At St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Kearns, teachers and students reflected on what the historical day in the Catholic Church meant to them. Read more »
Salt Lake Catholic Bishop Wester notes 'bittersweet day' on final day of Pope Benedict XVI's reign
Pope Benedict XVI gave his final address as pope Thursday, and it will likely be the last time he will be in the public eye. The 85-year-old pope has said he no longer... Read more »
Locals react to the retirement of 'gracious, pastoral' Pope Benedict XVI
The Most Rev. John C. Wester, Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, and other locals react to the news that Pope Benedict XVI will be retiring Feb. 28. Read more »
Catholics hail pope's resignation as courageous, humble
Pope Benedict XVI's suprising announcement that he will resign is being lauded by Roman Catholic leaders, scholars and laity as courageous, humble and in the best... Read more »
The needle moves on immigration reform
On Monday, a bipartisan group of senators announced a framework of principles to guide lawmaking over border security, guest workers and employer verification of... Read more »
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