L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO: “The use of goods and the logic of love”
At noon on Sunday, 8 August, the Feast of St Dominic Guzmán, the Pope spoke to the faithful gathered in the courtyard of the Papal Summer Residence in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope commented on the Gospel from that morning’s Liturgy and its message of hope. He then led the recitation of the Angelus. The following [...]
CNA: “Priests are a sign of God’s love for all mankind, Pope Benedict declares”
Vatican City, Jun 20, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- After celebrating the Mass of ordination for 14 deacons of the diocese of Rome in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning, Pope Benedict prayed the Sunday Angelus with the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Before the prayer, he explained that priests are a sign of God’s love for [...]
Pope tells why he chose the name of “Benedict XVI”
General Audience: Pope tells why he Chose Name of Benedict In his first general audience, which was held this morning in St. Peter’s Square in the presence of 15,000 people, the Pope again gave thanks to God for having elected him as Peter’s successor, and explained why he chose the name of Benedict.
Pope Benedict in Fatima, a Pilgrim Full of Love for Christ and His Church
(13 May 10 – RV) In seven years time it will be a century since three little children by the names of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta had a series of Apparitions of Our Lady in a little hollow by the name of Cova de Iria, starting on the 13th May.
VIS: “Appeal for Nuclear Disarmament, Praise of Marriage”
VATICAN CITY, 5 MAY 2010 (VIS) – At the end of today’s general audience the Holy Father reminded those present that the eighth Review Conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began work in New York on 3 May.
CNA: “Mary helps us see the face of God in Jesus’ face, Pope says during Turin visit”
Turin, Italy, May 2, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Father prayed the Regina Caeli after Mass in Turin’s St. Charles Square on Sunday. Saying Mary teaches us to recognize the face of God in Jesus’ human face, Pope Benedict asked for her intercession for workers, those in jail and all believers.
VIS: “God Helps us to Face and Overcome Difficulties”
VATICAN CITY, 2 MAY 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father today made a pastoral visit to the Italian city of Turin, for the exposition of the Holy Shroud. Following a brief meeting with local citizens in the city’s Piazza San Carlo, at 10.45 a.m. the Holy Father presided at Mass in the same square.
Pope Benedict XVI Accepts Resignation of Irish Bishop
(22 Apr 10 – RV) Pope Benedict XVI today accepted the resignation of the bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, James Moriarty.
VIS: “Holy Father Recalls His Apostolic Trip to Malta”
VATICAN CITY, 21 APR 2010 (VIS) – In today’s general audience, held in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope recalled his apostolic trip to Malta, which took place last Saturday and Sunday for “the 1950th anniversary of the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul on the shores of the Maltese archipelago, and his nearly three-month stay on [...]
VIS: “Pope Thanks Priests for Their Commitment to People of God”
VATICAN CITY, 21 APR 2010 (VIS) – At the end of his catechesis in today’s general audience the Holy Father addressed greetings to various groups, among them pastors and priests of the diocese of Rome, accompanied by Cardinal Agostino Vallini, vicar general for Rome, and auxiliary bishops, who have recently returned from a pilgrimage to [...]



