Monsignor Charles Pope is the Pastor of Holy Comforter – St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. and in his spare time is involved with Catholic media and lectures across America, and has attracted many readers from across the globe through the internet. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1989 by James Cardinal Hickey. He was named a Monsignor in 2005. He is a well-known blogger and columnist for the National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor. He is also the author of two books, The Ten Commandments and Catholic and Curious. He has preached at retreats for priests in numerous dioceses and has given many talks at parishes and national gatherings.