Pope Francis will reduce "his frantic pace" in August, says Rome Reports. Bishop Thomas Paprocki has defended his decree on same-sex marriage. The Church in North Carolina is reportedly "experiencing record-setting growth". Ex-priest Paul Shanley will be released from prison tomorrow. David Mills argues that pro-lifers are at a disadvantage in public debate. Barbara Fraser asks what message Francis will bring to Colombia in September. And Elizabeth Bruenig explains how St Augustine inspired her conversion. Follow me on Twitter @lukecoppen for updates throughout the day.