Tag: Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis, with retired Pope Benedict present, creates new cardinals
In his homily Pope Francis focused on the cardinals being called to follow Christ more closely, to build up the unity of the church and to proclaim the Gospel more courageously.
Pope Benedict XVI: Pope of peace
When Pope Benedict XVI announced he was abdicating the papacy, the speculation immediately began about the qualifications of the next pope. Many, of course, have strong opinions.
MN Catholics express sadness, thanks
Early Monday morning, Marcelle Diedrich was half asleep when she heard the news on her radio that Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month.
Pope’s decision shows concern for good of the Church, say Archbishop Nienstedt, Bishop Piché
Archbishop John Nienstedt said he was surprised like everyone else around the world when he heard the news about Pope Benedict’s resignation for health reasons.
My experiences of the Church in China
Last summer I decided to teach English in China with the Maryknoll Missionaries and six other seminarians as my summer apostolic work for the Pontifical North American College, where I currently reside for major seminary studies.
Papal address to Minnesota bishops focuses on marriage, family life
Pope Benedict XVI addressed a group of U.S. bishops making their “ad limina” visits to Rome, including bishops from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Quotes from this week’s newsmakers – March 1, 2012
“The service of charity is a privileged form of evangelization in the light of the teaching of Jesus, who will count what we have done for our brothers and sisters — especially the smallest and most overlooked — as something done for him.”
— Pope Benedict XVI, speaking Feb. 24 to members of a Rome-based charity
A ‘faith app’ would be helpful
One of the lesser effects of the adoption of the new translation of the Roman Missal is the ubiquitous presence of worship aids.
Vatican today — December 15, 2011
• Solidarity Is the Driving Force for Integral Development
• Audiences
• Other Pontifical Acts
Quotes from this week’s newsmakers — December 8, 2011
“If you’ve been away, come home to your parish, and visit CatholicsComeHome.org today.”
— Part of the message of a new advertising campaign airing on major television networks Dec. 16-Jan. 8 sponsored by the Atlanta-based organization Catholics Come Home, which seeks to bring Catholics back to church
Powering up for Lent
Post on Facebook. Send a tweet. Less than a month before Ash Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI has called on Catholics to get into social media.
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