Topic: benedict

October 13-15, 2013 The CMAA is thrilled to announce a conference honoring the legacy of Msgr. Schuler at Saint Agnes Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.www.musicasacra.com/st-agnes The registration page ... discuss

In case you missed it, the woman America's Episcopalians elected their primate went down to Venezuela and preached an interesting sermon -- one in which she rebukes St. Paul for his masculine presumpt ... discuss

During the course of 2012, particularly in the last few months of that year, the AIF (Financial Information authority), the Vatican’s financial watchdog set up by Benedict XVI and led by President A ... discuss

Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss

Ligonier Ministries has announced that R.C. Sproul’s Crucial Questions series will now be free for Kindle and other e-readers. So have at it! Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?; Can I Have Joy in My Life? ... discuss

I spent a year or so working for the influential Dr. Dean Hoge at the Catholic University of America's Life Cycle Institute. We were working on a major project for 5 Protestant denominations on why pa ... discuss

May 20, 2013. (Romereports.com) From Catholic Lay Movements, to associations and communities, about 200,000 people went to St. Peter's Square to celebrate the Pentecost Vigil with Pope Francis. The Po ... discuss

By FATHER C. J. MCCLOSKEY | BOOK REVIEW of Benedict XVI’s A Reason Open to God: On Universities, Education and Culture | A REASON OPEN TO GOD On Universities, Education and Cultur ... discuss

We all want that comfort and warmth that comes from a fellowship of ‘likeminded believers,’ but we also want to come to it by shortcuts. But we won’t find ‘community’ wor ... discuss

Rome, Italy, May 20, 2013 / 09:34 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A pontifical university in Rome has launched a master's program in Gregorian chant and the use of the organ at Mass so as to build unity among Ca ... discuss

A look at the history and future of the sometimes-controversial movement     By Allesandra Nucci When the newly elected Pope Francis appeared at the window before the ch ... discuss

T oday we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. On this particular day, ten days after Jesus ascended into Heaven, the eleven Apostles were somewhat afraid. They were without ... discuss

Last Sunday of the Easter Season Pentecost Solemnity “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly, a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wi ... discuss

FROM THE PASTORMay 19, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler There is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Chris ... discuss

A weekly column by Father George Rutler. There is ... discuss

By Fczarnowski (Own work).Okay, so Pope Francis is not Pope Benedict.  That much is obvious.  He didn't take a traditional name.  He doesn't do the Traditional Latin Mass.  He woul ... discuss

Although it has taken more than 400 years, the sainthood cause of Jesuit Father Matteo Ricci, the 16th-century missionary to China, is back on track.Bishop Claudio Giuliodori, apostolic administrator ... discuss

Card. Dolan ‘would not suggest’ pro-abort Gov. Cuomo not a Catholic ‘in good standing’: archdioceseby John JalsevacNEW YORK, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After New York Cardinal Timoth ... discuss

In case you missed the news this week: 1. Scientists Clone Human Embryos To Make Stem Cells 2. This is not the first time human embryos have been cloned, but it is the first time they have survived l ... discuss

        | Pope Francis to celebrate Pro-life Mass, Vatican to hold global pro-life conference by Austin Ruse ... discuss

From the Catholic Herald (UK) By Francis Phillis Pope F ... discuss

By Austin RuseROME, May 16 (C-FAM) Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak forcefully.An old q ... discuss

Boston College (BC), a university that stands proudly within the Jesuit, Catholic tradition, has raised the ire of Catholics in the United States and Ireland by choosing to honor Irish Prime Minister ... discuss

The key issue from a truly great book written by a spiritual guide I love.The great question that will be with us throughout this entire book: What did Jesus actually bring, if not world peace, univer ... discuss

We bring the big guns to A Good Story is Hard to Find when we discuss Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). ... discuss

GRADE SCHOOL TEACHER Education: Middle/High School, FT EmployeeSaint Benedict Catholic School (Richmond, VA)Middle School Mathematics Teacher Fall 2013 (Also possible positions in 4th Grade and Middle ... discuss

The CMAA is happy to announce a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in chant for five weeks with the Community of St. John (no, not the one founded by Hans Urs von Balthasar and Adri ... discuss

Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 10:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The attendance response to a Pentecost weekend event for Church movements has exceeded the Vatican’s expectations by 50,000 people. ̶ ... discuss

It was during a consistory called to declare the canonization of saints that Benedict XVI chose to announce his resignation. Last Sunday, these saints were canonized, among them 800 martyrs: Antonio ... discuss

He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents. According to his hagiography, he was swept up against his will in a Roman army recruitment drive at the age of 20, a common occurrence dur ... discuss

May 13th is the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal in 1917.  She appeared six times to Lucia, 9, and her cousins Franc ... discuss

Pope Benedict XVI gave the most wonderful message on the Internet two years ago. It contains none of the reactionary, anti-tech pop thought that passes for profundity today, and instead celebrates the ... discuss

By ALEJANDRO BERMUDEZ | No genius is needed to figure out that Pope Francis is not a liturgist the way Pope Benedict was. But the fear that Francis’ papacy may mark the “end of t ... discuss

Just in case there are any organists out there for looking for work, here is the official job notification for a position at Prince of Peace, my parish! Prince of Peace Catholic Church in suburban ... discuss

e mso 9]> < ![endif]--> Brethren, Peace and Good to all in Jesus Christ. Many of you are already familiar with the different approaches to biblical interpretation. There are many because the ... discuss

May 10 Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest Optional Memorial Saint Damien (1840-1889) was a priest and international missionary from the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. At age 23, Dam ... discuss

Since the first papal tweet was sent by Pope Benedict XVI in December 12, over 6 million followers have joined. The account, which was deactivated during Sede Vacante, was reopened after Francis’ ... discuss

Vatican City, May 9, 2013 / 10:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Sister Alice Matilda Nsiah says that Pope Francis’ decision to meet with her and other superiors general on Wednesday left them encouraged, ... discuss

Enda Kenny, Ireland's Taoiseach, who'sproposing abortion legislation whichis worse than the British Abortion Act.Pope Francis has written to the Argentine Assembly of Bishops expressing the desire tha ... discuss

In light of what has happened in Cleveland this week, I thought this speech by Elizabeth Speech was very helpful. Sad to see this, but 23 years after my own unnecessary prmiary cesarean, unneces ... discuss

Jesus has ascended and he is not departed and now, thanks to the fact that He is with the Father, he is close to each one of us, forever (Benedict XVI, May 7, 2005). Ecce Homo The feast of the A ... discuss

Bishop Fulton John Sheen was born on this day in 1895. Bishop Sheen was an Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He was known for his work on television and radio. In June 2012, Pope Benedict XVI r ... discuss

Contact: Sylvia Scott, 845-517-0180 ext 115 CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., May 7, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- This lavishly illustrated, carefully researched book chronicles the historic resignation of Pope ... discuss

Hartford, Conn., May 7, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Mother Dolores Hart, the woman who left her movie career to become a Benedictine nun, has released a new biography explaining her shift from a ... discuss

The saint of the day for May 7th is St. Rose Venerini.Rose was born in Viterbo, Italy in 1656, of a very pious family. She received a good Christian education from her family. As a child, she made a v ... discuss

The Saint of the Day for May 7 is Saint Rosa Venerini. On May 7, the Church celebrates the recently-canonized Italian educator Saint Rosa Venerini, who founded Catholic schools for girls and young wom ... discuss

Dear CINO College Alma Mater,I know that I'm taking a risk by posting a picture from my graduation day one year ago on my instagram. I know that there are some of you that are aware that I keep t ... discuss

Most are from traditional Catholic families are not afraid of traditional devotions, according to a new survey By Francis Phillips Seminarians in New York. A new study paints an interesting pict ... discuss

What does the Catholic Church have to say about biotechnology — and is she as “backward” thinking as most people believe? Rebecca Taylor and I discuss in the latest episode of BioTa ... discuss

From my quote journal.We have grown accustomed to make a clear distinction between Peter the rock and Peter the denier of Christ -- the denier of Christ: that is the Peter as he was before Easter ... discuss

Denver, Colo., May 5, 2013 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On May 7, the Church celebrates the recently-canonized Italian educator Saint Rosa Venerini, who founded Catholic schools for girls and young wo ... discuss

Vatican City, May 4, 2013 / 06:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is no longer the pontiff. “The problem now ... discuss

Harrisburg, Pa., May 3, 2013 / 11:34 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Church and public officials from Pennsylvania are saddened by the unexpected death of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden, who shepherded the Diocese of ... discuss

Bern, Switzerland, May 3, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are confusing to C ... discuss

CatholicMemes.com – 3 Popes This is a very insightful first glimpse into both the Conclave and the way in which the Cardinals view Pope Francis: (Reuters) – Shortly after his election on W ... discuss

As I have started to write about, there is some sort of division that is brewing amongst some Catholic faithful. It seems that some Catholics that were not fans of Pope Benedict’s liturgical ref ... discuss

Pope Francis washes the feet of young ‘offenders,’ including two women, during Maundy Thursday Mass. The Catholic world is in an uproar right now. In fact, the AP posted a story: “Po ... discuss

‘Father Z’ I had a post half written and intended on finishing it this evening. Then I read Father Z’s blog and noticed that he wrote a post that essentially steals my thunder, which ... discuss

I write this post with some trepidation. Over the past few weeks I have argued that we should not drive a wedge amongst Catholics, nor be too quick to compare Pope Francis to… anyone really. Th ... discuss

A.M.D.G. J.M.J. A.T.C. Laudetur Iesus Christus! Nunc et in æternum! Amen. Christus resurrexit!  Alleluia! Vere resurrexit!  Alleluia! Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Yesterday started out as ... discuss

Pope Emeritus Benedict meets with Pope Francis. It is all over the blogosphere, and it isn’t easy to write about, but it appears that Pope Benedict is “suffering from something very severe ... discuss

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI arrived back to the Vatican this afternoon, where he was welcomed at the door of the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery by his Successor. Francis left the "formalities of a welcom ... discuss

May 2, 2013. (Romereports.com) It has been two months since Benedict XVI left the Vatican by helicopter. In the last few hours of his pontificate Pope Benedict XVI traveled to the summer residence of ... discuss

Contact: Kevin Smith, Knights of Columbus, 202-635-5437 WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Blessed John Paul II Shrine recently opened a new exhibition dedicated to the election of ... discuss

By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican this afternoon to take up permanent residence in a renovated monastery in the grounds of Vatican City ... discuss

Vatican City, May 2, 2013 / 10:26 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican after moving to the papal summer household outside of Rome to not interfere with the papal election. ... discuss

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is expected to return to the Vatican this afternoon and will be received by Pope Francis. The Pope Emeritus has been living at the Papal residence in Castel Gandolfo for th ... discuss

This the helicopter that brings Benedict XVI back to the Vatican. Two months after his historic farewell, the Pope emeritus returned from the Papal summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. His new home will ... discuss

Benedict comes home to new house, new pope div> ... discuss

May 1, 2013. (Romereports.com) On May 1, 2011, for the first time a Pope beatified his predecessor. Just six years after the death of John Paul II, his successor Benedict XVI beatified him during a ce ... discuss

By DAVID UEBBING/CNA/EWTN NEWS | Vatican City — Benedict XVI will return to the Vatican on May 2 by helicopter, coming back the same way he left just two months ago when he resigned as P ... discuss

Contact: John Mallon, 405-819-7521 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- PRAY FOR ME: The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope From the Americas is a new book by ... discuss

By EDWARD PENTIN | Key cardinals, bishops and other noted experts in the liturgy from around the world will gather in Rome June 25-28 to discuss the sacred liturgy and its correct celebration ... discuss

Vatican City, Apr 30, 2013 / 08:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Benedict XVI will return to the Vatican on May 2 by helicopter, coming back the same way he left just two months ago when he resigned as Pope. ... discuss

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples:  “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  Not as the world gives do I give it to you. ... discuss

April 29, 2013. (Romereports.com) The spokesperson for the Vatican, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed that Benedict XVI will likely return to the Vatican at about midday on May 2. The Pope emeritus ... discuss

On April 29, at about midday, Pope Francis surpassed six million followers on social network Twitter.Benedict XVI launched the account @Pontifex on December 12, 2012. During his remaining three months ... discuss

By BENJAMIN WIKER | Perhaps it may seem a bit premature, but here goes: Benedict XVI should be declared a Doctor of the Church. There are, if I count correctly, 33 such esteemed Doctors, the ... discuss

The conclave has selected a pontiff likely to follow in the footsteps of his recent predecessors Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI as a vocal defender of life and family. On the fifth ballot on ... discuss

Recall Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry’s Exploitation of Women by Janet Morana (Saint Benedict Press, $22.37, 211 pages) A new book, by a co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, ... discuss

A bout a year ago I wrote in this column what Marcus Grodi said about the ignorance concerning the Catholic Faith. He was formerly a Presbyterian minister who converted to the Catholic faith a number ... discuss

Facebook post here. You are encouraged to comment! The most controversial thing the video says is at the end when he compares the papacy of Pope Benedict to the new Pope Francis. He was afraid ... discuss

Fr. Raymond Gravel has been featured on Montreal Archdiocese Facebook page: gives video testimonial​l of his faith, disses Benedict XVI and JPII, loves Francis and Bl. John XXIII. Be sure to visit ... discuss

Denver, Colo., Apr 27, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope Francis in his newly translated boo ... discuss

Editor says Benedict outlined link between God, reason :: Catholic News Agency (CNA) div> ... discuss

April 26 is the feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. On the Feast of Saint Mark, April 25 1467, the people of Genazzano, Italy witnessed a marvellous sight. A cloud descended upon an ancient church dedi ... discuss

If I live to see another Papal transition, someone remind me to turn off the television set and not read any news on the topic for two weeks. This last experience has convinced me that after a fortn ... discuss

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples:  “Do not let your hearts be troubled.  You have faith in God; have faith also in me…I am ... discuss

In 2010 Pope Benedict explained why those who received Communion from him personally must kneel and receive on the tongue:The idea behind my current practice of having people kneel to receive Communio ... discuss

Vatican City, Apr 26, 2013 / 04:18 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis could issue his first encyclical this year and so far is only planning one international trip in 2013, according to Vatican press o ... discuss

Today we commemorate Our Lady of Good Counsel.On the Feast of Saint Mark, the Evangelist, April 25 1467, the people of Genazzano, Italy witnessed a marvelous sight. A cloud descended upon an anci ... discuss

By TITO EDWARDS | Pope Emeritus Benedict ‘Relieved’ by Tom Kington - Big Pulpit Freedom and Predestination - Dr. Peter Kreeft, Integrated Catholic Life™ “Then Comes ... discuss

From my quote journal.Judas is neither a master of evil nor the figure of a demoniacal power of darkness but rather a sychophant who bows down before the anonymous power of changing moods and current ... discuss

For the first time in almost 600 years, the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church has resigned his post.The shock of this announcement was felt at every level of the Church and throughout the world. The ... discuss

Steubenville, Ohio, Apr 25, 2013 / 12:02 am (CNA).- Franciscan University of Steubenville has partnered with the Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project to help secure the devout Catholic philosopher's ... discuss

We’re still getting to know Pope Francis. To me he seems like the embodiment of Catholic universality, in that his words are thoughtful, reasoned and never kneejerk. Like his predecessor, Benedi ... discuss

From The Christian Century: Catholics without popes by Julie Byrne On February 11, comedian Stephen Colbert asked historian Garry Wills if he was in favor of the next pope being not John Paul III or B ... discuss

I didn't plan to have the last two WILW posts to be themed but that is life for you. ;)Since yesterday's doctor appointment ended with my doctor telling me that I should avoid eating wheat, I thought ... discuss

Vatican City, Apr 24, 2013 / 07:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians should not be frightened of the final judgment but should let it affect how they live, Pope Francis told the 100,000 pilgrims who fil ... discuss

Washington D.C., Apr 24, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- In his speeches and writings on universities, Benedict XVI constantly focused on the need for reason to be open to God as a subject of knowledge, the e ... discuss

The saint of the day for April 24 is St. Fidelis of Sigmarengen.Known as Mark Rey and the "Poor Man's Lawyer," Fidelis was born in 1577 at Sigmaringen, Prussia. His studies took him to the Univer ... discuss

I’m thinking more and more that the worse things get in the Church, the better. It means less credibility for the hierarchy who are largely responsible for this mess, and that means less abilit ... discuss

Pope Francis: The Pope From the End of the Earth by Thomas J. Craughwell is the latest entry in the biographies of Pope Francis pushed out. This one is put out by Saint Benedict Press. Having read som ... discuss

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Your Excellencies:In earlier communication, I have provided detailed documentation regarding immoral practices in Philly's Catholic hospitals: the paucity of NFP-only physicians, "privileges" for ... discuss

"The Graeco-Roman world did not have a creator God; according to its vision, the highest divinity could not, as it were, dirty his hands in the business of creating matter. The “making” of the wo ... discuss

The first step towards a more collegial leadership of the Catholic Church seems to be have been taken – but instant reports are not to be expected. Francis Pope does seem serious about a comprehe ... discuss

Since Monsignor Georg Gänswein, the secretary of Benedict XVI is engrossed in the duties of Archbishop of the Roman Curia, a German deacon has been called to Castel Gandolfo. The Pope has been living ... discuss

In celebration of the Eucharist, the translation of "pro multis" with "for all" will continue to be mandatory following the current edition of the Missal. For the translation of the term "pro multi ... discuss

Cardinal Lehmann participated in the election of a pope in Rome. In an ECHO interview he talks about, among other things,  reasons for the lack of priests and what has a mountain climb has to do ... discuss

For the first time in almost 600 years, the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church has resigned his post.The shock of this announcement was felt at every level of the Church and throughout the world. The ... discuss

Poope Francis has begun his dialogue with the bishops of the universal Church. On Thursday, he received as the first group, the bishops of Tuscany, who have traveled to their ad limina visit to Rome. ... discuss

John A. Gallagher, Ph.D.Corporate Director, EthicsCatholic Health PartnersCincinnati, OhioDear Dr. Gallagher,The fourth edition of the USCCB's Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care ... discuss

I say yes. It was said to be given right before the election of Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. It sounds too good to be true. Pope Francis says everything an American conservative would want him to sa ... discuss

by Robert ColquhounCallum Brown's book, "The death of Christian Britain" challenged the conventional belief that secularisation was a process that started with the Industrial Revolution. It noted the ... discuss

Earlier today, the 115 Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church officially entered the conclave to choose a new pope to succeed Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. This evening at 7:42pm, black smoke rose from ... discuss

Excerpts from All the Audiences, Homilies, Letters, Messages, and Speeches of the New Holy Father, up until Easter Sunday "Pray for me and until we meet again. We will see each other soon. Tomorrow I ... discuss

Pope Francis washes the feet of young ‘offenders,’ including two women, during Maundy Thursday Mass. The Catholic world is in an uproar right now. In fact, the AP posted a story: “Po ... discuss

Preached a series of 5 sermons on Our Lady of Fatima during Lent @ Precious Blood. Also recorded the talks for Chinese radio. Sermons:  http://fatheranthonyho.wordpress.com/sunday-sermons/ Radio ... discuss

Pope Francis "Re-Gifts" Icon to Pope Emeritus Benedict  "We Are Brothers" - Francis and Benedict XVI ... discuss

FROM THE PASTORMarch 24, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler The Great Week is here, putting into perspective each day of every week. Following the events of Christ’s Passion expands our biological existe ... discuss

W ith Palm Sunday we begin our approach to the commemoration of the Paschal Mystery on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. If you saw and remember the movie The Passion of the Christ, at the Crucif ... discuss

That beautiful icon of Our Lady of Humility that Pope Francis gave to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during their historic meeting at Castel Gandolfo? Well, it just may be the most high-profile instance ... discuss

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Actually, they were trying to praise Francis at Benedict's expense, but wound up making Francis sound small and petty, thus trashing both men with their lies.Elizabeth Scalia has the story. Read it th ... discuss

As I type this, heads are no doubt exploding at the publication for which John Allen works. Allen, who writes the only column I bother reading at NCReporter, has this report today:For those tempted to ... discuss

John Allen: "Francis Vows to Press Benedict's Fight vs. 'Dictatorship of Relativism' "Popes Francis and Benedict Trashed by Lying Prelates and Their Toady Deacons Digest of Yesterday's Posts (21 March ... discuss

I know I'm a little behind on blogging this fact, but it seems so perfectly congruous with this particular blog (I do blog at several other places where this fact has been mentioned) that I figured I ... discuss

Here it is in sunny western New York - all the snow and storms are to the east. I feel bad for those folks, they've been getting hit again and again, but we seem to have been spared for the past coupl ... discuss

I've seen this image from CatholicVote making the rounds on Facebook, and I'm not sure what to think about it. It seems to me that ALL three of the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Lo ... discuss

Fr. Zuhlsdorf expresses beautifully and concisely what I have been struggling to put into words on the subject of humility, which the world does not understand:I Am Thinking about those Red Shoes.Fr. ... discuss

... except that his still being alive is making it more difficult for me to come to terms with the fact that we have a new Pope. I can't help it. I'm struggling with my feelings of residual loyalty to ... discuss

"Follow the Money" and Follow RomeIn our defense of conscience protections, it often seems that we neglect to point out that medicine which is consistent with Catholic ethics happens to be health care ... discuss

I was absolutely exhuberant when I first learnt that we had a Pope. It was a different feeling than when Pope Benedict was chosen. I had grieved John Paul the Great, but Benedict's resignation took th ... discuss

Exhibit A:That a prince of the Church should engage in this kind of moral preening at the expense of our former Holy Father -- who truly was and is a Holy Father -- is revolting.The mark of a truly gr ... discuss

Fr. Christian Bouchacourt, District Superior of South America, on the evening of the Pope’s election: Cardinal Bergoglio wishes to be a poor man among the poor. He cultivates a militant humility, ... discuss

After the historic retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, the election of Jorge Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis was announced on Wednesday. He is the first non-European pope in centuries, th ... discuss

A couple of weeks ago, in “Has the papacy become ‘just a job’?” I lumped concerns that emeritus Pope Benedict’s resignation had changed the nature of the papacy in with other bits of “sil ... discuss

God Bless Pope Francis....and Pope Benedict"The appearance of a new pope is a noisy affair. The great bells of St. Peter’s follow the white smoke; the cheering crowd of tens of thousands overflow th ... discuss

CatholicMemes.com – 3 Popes This is a very insightful first glimpse into both the Conclave and the way in which the Cardinals view Pope Francis: (Reuters) – Shortly after his election on W ... discuss

What a day! I had a nightmare that the world was ending but that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was in my house, hold the hands of my mother, my late father, and myself before he absolved me from any and ... discuss

My favorite image of the new Holy Father so far: Pope Francis gives his blessing Urbi et Orbi.  Photo: Dmitry Lovetsky/AP.The first Pope from the New World.  The first Jesuit Pope. &nbs ... discuss

As per Stephen Mosher of the Population Research Institute,  "According to a new statement by the German Bishops’ Conference, Catholic physicians and hospitals can now prescribe and administer ... discuss

You can take this last one to the bank. What? Did you think I was going to predict which Cardinal was going to be chosen? How on earth should I know? Really, look at the list of papabili; your guess i ... discuss

W hen Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI announced his resignation three weeks ago he requested:”...let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his ho ... discuss

What name will the next Holy Father select? We all have our guesses. Yours is as good as mine. I'll share with you mine below. But first let's consider the abundance of possibilities!The Catholic geek ... discuss

Fox News offered its unique perspective on the coming conclave, with a report entitled “What kind of new pope would America’s Catholics like to see?” I don’t know about you, but I’d be mo ... discuss

Fr. Dwight Longenecker: priest, husband and dad. Thus the great spoilsman senator, Roscoe P. Conkling: “When [Samuel] Johnson defined patriotism as the last refuge of a scoundrel, he ignored th ... discuss

D esacralization is a coined word to describe what has happened in the Church through much of the last half century. It refers to making something holy into something profane. Most of us have experi ... discuss

PRAYER FOR THE CONCLAVE TO ELECT THE SUCCESSOR TOPOPE BENEDICT XVIHeavenly Father, We the People of God, gathered in solidarity as did the disciples in the Upper Room, pray for the descent of the Holy ... discuss

1Goodbye Pope Benedict VIX. Thank you so much for everything. We will miss your guidance and pray for you as you pray for us.2A clap of thunder Monday morning announced the arrival of a blizzard that ... discuss

Rome, Italy, Mar 1, 2013 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Students at the University of Dallas who are spending this semester in Rome had a special opportunity to show their love and support for Pope Emer ... discuss

The other day my 10 year-old son asked me who Pope Benedict was and why it was a big deal he was retiring. After admonishing myself about not talking to my children about this, we discussed the ideals ... discuss

This blog hasn't been very active for awhile, but it doesn't take much digging through the archives to realize that I've done a lot of blogging on Pope Benedict and his writings (especially) here in t ... discuss

I remember the day that Pope Benedict XVI was elected. The words “Habemus Papam!” rang out from my television set and I sat down and burst into tears. I was pregnant at the time and emotional anyw ... discuss

+THE SEAT OF PETER IS VACANT+HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: PRAY FOR USST JOSEPH, PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH: PRAY FOR USST PETER, FIRST POPE: PRAY FOR US ST PATRICK, PATRON OF ALL IRELAND: PRAY FOR US ... discuss

Today, at 8 o'clock, local time in Rome, the Holy Father will resign and abdicate. We'll be then in a period of sede vacante. The seat of St Peter will be vacant. Our beloved Benedict XVI will cease t ... discuss

Go on over to Causa Nostrae Laetitiae to read some of my reflections on how Pope Benedict touched our family. ... discuss

Now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?' But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is ... discuss

Pope Benedict is the fourth Pope of my lifetime, but the first to ascend the Throne of Peter during my adulthood; yet when I think of him, I feel as though I am one of the kids in this picture.   ... discuss

Preces Feriales {habentur}Kyrie, eléison. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison.Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum: advéniat regnum tuum: fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo ... discuss

Preces Feriales {habentur}Kyrie, eléison. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison.Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum: advéniat regnum tuum: fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo ... discuss

PRAY FOR BENEDICT XVI! These are his last hours as the Holy Pontiff, he is the Vicar of Christ! V. Oremus pro Pontifice nostro Benedicto. V. Let us pray for Benedict, our Pope. R. Dominus conservet ... discuss

Since the Vatican says that his Twitter account will be closing, I am here embedding below the complete list of Pope Benedict's tweets in Latin, starting with the first:Unitati christifidelium integre ... discuss

Since the Vatican says that his Twitter account will be closing, I am here embedding below the complete list of Pope Benedict's English tweets, starting with the first:Dear friends, I am pleased to ge ... discuss

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had quite a bit of silliness inflicted on us by the incessant noisemakers well described as “the chattering classes” concerning Pope Benedict’s decision ... discuss

W e were pretty much all surprised by the announcement by Pope Benedict on Feb. 11 that he will resign. I am very sad that as of Thursday he will no longer be our “papa” as they say in Italian. H ... discuss

Last month, most parishes and dioceses across the United States (including the parishes of the Diocese of Orlando) did their annual collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. However ... discuss

Happy Feast of Chair of St. Peter!!! ... discuss

This is from Light of the World, in the context of discussing the proper response to the sex abuse scandals and recovering the joy of the priesthood itself:The concept of penance, which is one of the ... discuss

Gay network organised sex parties The Cardinals with their information had given the Pontiff "a clear picture of the damage and the rotten fish" in the Vatican, said the newspaper report. Is it abou ... discuss

Last month, most parishes and dioceses across the United States (including the parishes of the Diocese of Orlando) did their annual collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. However ... discuss

Well, I'm rather dissappointed that my last few posts did not show up on my blog. I have been posting from my iPod, and using the Blogger app, but they never did show!Pope Benedict XVI, affectionately ... discuss

It is difficult to comprehend that there is only about a week and a half left of Pope Benedict’s memorable and excellent papacy. This is a difficult time for Catholics, including myself. We cannot e ... discuss

The erudite President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, would, under any circumstances, be on a short list  from which the College of Cardinals will select the n ... discuss

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A couple of years ago, I wrote a short book - an introduction to the thought of Pope Benedict XVI. It has since gone out of print, but you can download a pdf version of it here or read it... ... discuss

Vatican City, Feb 17, 2013 / 05:23 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict told thousands gathered to bid him farewell that Lent involves spiritual warfare in his second to last Angelus.  "This alwa ... discuss

An ad for Papal Securities, starring Pope Benedict XVI:"Papal Securities: Helping popes retire since the last time it happened in 1415." ... discuss

What are Ukrainian feminists doing in Paris, anyway? As is to be expected when the Chair of Peter is vacated, encomiums for the departed pope are quickly replaced by speculation about the next.&n ... discuss

That didn't take long.[So-called] Catholics for Choice has issued a statement on the papal resignation. After castigating Benedict XVI and John Paul II for being, well, CATHOLIC, and lamenting the pro ... discuss

Long applause before final blessing:   During the final procession: ... discuss

Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season of preparation for the glorious celebration of Easter. Pope Benedict XVI calls people to return to God in the homily of his Ash Wednesday Mass, w ... discuss

Health has slowed (or was it Twitter?) the work of the Pope the point he can no longer feasibly continue his duties effectively. Generally a job until death, the 'voting' of the next leader of the Rom ... discuss

This is the auction of a painting entrusted to me by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, who, much influenced by the reflective canvas stylings of President George Bush II, decided to immediately embark u ... discuss

Please consider the following response to Monsignor Campion's Trusting Tribunals (OSV, 12/30/12), which itself seemed to be a response to perceptions that dramatic increases in declarations of marital ... discuss

In case you missed it, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation yesterday, stating that he no longer has the strength of mind and body to carry out the duties of his office.This had to be an extrem ... discuss

By now everyone has heard and has formed opinions about Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he is going to retire.I think we should start with the notion that he is retiring rather than resigni ... discuss

Your Excellencies:There should be deep concern about Philadelphia's Catholic hospitals (i.e., 1) the paucity of NFP-only physicians, 2) "privileges" for IVF specialists, 3) "privileges" for associates ... discuss

A couple of years ago, I wrote a short book - an introduction to the thought of Pope Benedict XVI. It has since gone out of print, but you can download a pdf version of it here or read it... ... discuss

For the first time in about 600 years, a Pope has left the Chair of St. Peter by resignation rather than death. Pope Benedict startled the world this morning by announcing that he will be retiring fro ... discuss

Did anyone see it coming? As we all experience the shock, sadness, and mourning of losing our beloved Pope Benedict XVI- not through death but resignation- we continue to struggle for answers and pray ... discuss

Did anyone see it coming? As we all experience the shock, sadness, and mourning of losing our beloved Pope Benedict XVI- not through death but resignation- we continue to struggle for answers and pray ... discuss

There are more, but here are three quick ones. 1) The pro-life cause will suffer if the new Pope fails to uphold the distinction between intrinsic evils and contingent ones. Pope Bendict upheld thi ... discuss

I am in shock, still hoping I am going to wake up. Pope Benedict will become the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.Taking over in the large shadow of Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI ... discuss

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Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repe ... discuss

It has long been speculated that Bishop Alexander Sample was one of the next Bishops in line to receive an Archdiocese. Today, the Vatican announced just that: via Vatican Radio News: (Vatican Radio) ... discuss

Addresses Tribunal on Opening of the Judicial Year ... discuss