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Angolan leader meets with Pope
Catholic Culture - World News - May 5, 2014 at 12:04 am Pope Francis received President José Eduardo dos Santos of Angola in audience on May 2.
The leader, dogged by allegations of corruption, has ruled the southwest African nation...
Holy See Statement on First Meeting of Vatican Commission for Protection of Minors
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 11:50 pm The following is a statement of the Holy See Press Office following the meeting of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors on May 3rd. ***
The members of the...
Pope thanks Papal Foundation for charitable assistance
Catholic Culture - World News - May 4, 2014 at 11:44 pm In a May 2 audience, Pope Francis thanked the members of the Papal Foundation for their charitable assistance.
"I am deeply appreciative of the assistance which the Foundation...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 05/05/14
Catholic Herald - May 4, 2014 at 11:29 pm “When you are down, pick up the word of God and go to Sunday Mass to receive Communion“, Pope Francis said as he visited the parish of St Stanislaus in Rome on Sunday (full text...
Mary as a Parent, Relating to Me
Integrated Catholic Life - May 4, 2014 at 11:01 pm My understanding and devotion to Mary really ripened when I had my first daughter. I remember lying there in the hospital, the newborn sleeping in her little contraption, and...
In Honor of Saint Pius V
New Liturgical Movement - May 4, 2014 at 11:00 pm Pope St. Pius V's vision of the Christians' victory at Lepanto“O God, who for the overthrow of the enemies of Thy Church and for the restoration of divine worship didst vouchsafe...
Solemn Mass (1962 Missal): in honor of a great priest and pro-lifer and in the presence of a Cardinal
Rorate Coeli - May 4, 2014 at 8:45 pm Msgr. Foy is 98 years old and apparently the first priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto to celebrate his 75th anniversary as a priest. He is best known for his untiring defense of...
Must Watch Video: Smart Phones, Dumb People
Creative Minority Report - May 4, 2014 at 8:26 pm This video is powerful. Normally, I'll admit that if I see a video is five minutes long I'm quick to bail. But this one flies by. And it's got a pretty darn important message. Do...
The latest chapter in the 'visitation' of the Franciscans of the Immaculate
Rorate Coeli - May 4, 2014 at 8:09 pm The Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata reported last Friday that the 81-year-old Fr. Stefano Manelli, founder and first Minister General of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate...
Pope Celebrates Mass for Polish Faithful in Rome
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis has celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for St. John Paul II at the Polish national church in central Rome. In his homilyat the Church of Saint Stanislaw on Sunday,...
Pope to Lay People: Parishes Need You
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis has stressed the role of lay people in evangelization in an address to Catholic Action Italy, the country’s largest association of lay faithful. “In the first place...
Council for the Economy's First Meeting Concludes
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Council for the Economy held its first meeting on Friday in the Vatican apostolic palace. Established by Pope Francis through the Feb. 24 Motu proprio "Fidelis et...
Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors Meets
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm The inaugural meeting of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors took place May 1-3 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. The purpose of the commission is to make...
Pope Francis: Vanity, Power and Wealth Must be Avoided to Follow Christ
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm Vanity, thirst for power and for wealth - three attitudes Pope Francis has said one must avoid when following Christ. This was the subject of reflection for the Holy Father...
Official Anthem and Special Prayer For Pope's Holy Land Visit Revealed
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm An official anthem and a special prayer for the Holy Father’s upcoming visit has to the Holy Land have been unveiled. According to the official web site of the visit, Holy Land...
Pope Encourages Sri Lankan Bishops in Peace Building Efforts
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis addressed a group of bishops from Sri Lanka at the Vatican on Saturday, encouraging them to continue their efforts to reconcile and heal the nation which has been...
Sudanese Bishop Condemns Deliberate Attack on Catholic Hospital
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm A Sudanese bishop emeritus has strongly condemned the deliberate targeting and bombing of a Catholic hospital in Sudan's southern region. Bishop Emeritus Max Gassis of EI Obeid...
Pope to Burundi Bishops: Don't Forget Your Pastoral Role
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis has stressed the importance of collaboration with civil society, evangelization of a divided society, and formation of future clergy in an address to the bishops of...
Regina Caeli: Pope Offers Remedy for the Downcast
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis underlined the importance of reading a passage of Scripture every day and of receiving Holy Communion on Sundays during his Regina Caeli address May 4. Before...
A Real Person Is Behind The Swiss Guard Uniform, Pope Tells New Recruits
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm “Behind every uniform, there is a real person: with a family and a homeland, with a personality and sensibility, with wishes and plans in life,” Pope Francis stressed when he...
