Jun

8

Bush and Pontiff Might Discuss Iraqi Christians

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches says that Benedict XVI’s meeting with U.S. President George Bush will include a discussion about the Christian minority in Iraq. Cardinal Ignace Moussa Daoud said this at the Mass for the repose of the soul of Chaldean Father Ragheed Ganni, who was killed along with three deacons […]

Jun

8

Papal Address to Caritas Internationalis

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“You Are Called to Spread the Love of God”
Here is Benedict XVI’s Saturday address to representatives of Caritas Internationalis, who were having their general assembly in the Vatican.
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Dear Friends,
It is a special joy for me to welcome the participants in the Eighteenth General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis. I extend particular greetings to Doctor […]

Jun

8

Father Cantalamessa on Memory

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Pontifical Household Preacher Comments on Sunday’s Readings
Here is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings from this Sunday’s liturgy.
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Do This in Memory of Me
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17
In the second reading of […]

Jun

8

Prelate Cautions Ortega on Pro-Chávez Comments

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The secretary-general of the Nicaraguan bishops’ conference asked President Daniel Ortega to avoid risking peace and democracy just to make friends. Bishop René Sándigo of Juigalpa expressed his disapproval of the comments that Ortega made last Sunday during the president’s trip to Venezuela.
According to the Associated Press, Ortega expressed his government’s approval of Venezuelan President […]

Jun

8

Mozart’s Requiem Mass - Dies Irae

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Below is the Latin and the English translation for the Dies irae.
Dies iræ! dies illa
Day of wrath and terror looming!
Solvet sæclum in favilla
Heaven and earth to ash consuming,
Teste David cum Sibylla!
David’s word and Sibyl’s truth foredooming!
Quantus tremor est futurus,
What horror must invade the mind,
quando judex est venturus,
when the approaching judge shall find,
cuncta stricte discussurus!
and sift […]

Jun

8

My American Accent

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

What American accent do you have?
Your Result: The Midland
“You have a Midland accent” is just another way of saying “you don’t have an accent.” You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of […]

Jun

8

Post-Election Anger Growing in Nigeria

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Archbishop: Global Warming Overshadowing Plight of Poor. Nigerians are used to being ruled by rulers whom they have not elected, but democracy must be democracy, says Archbishop Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja.
Archbishop Onaiyekan, speaking to the organization Aid to the Church in Need, addressed the growing anger and impatience of the Nigerian people, especially after the […]

Jun

8

Pope Commemorates Holocaust Hero

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Journalist Saved More Than 100 Jews 
Benedict XVI commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of an Italian Catholic who was murdered by Nazis after saving the lives of numerous Jews.
The Pope said that Odoardo Focherini is “an unforgettable model of a virtuous Christian husband whose example continues to speak to the Church today,” in a […]

Jun

8

Venezuelan Prelates Defend Protesters

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Call All Citizens to Work for Peace
The Venezuelan bishops are speaking out in defense of student protesters and imploring authorities to re-establish a climate of peace in the country.
The episcopal conference issued a message to the Venezuelan people on Wednesday, titled “Work for Peace.”
The message, signed by the president, vice president and secretary-general of the […]

Jun

8

Johannesburg Raised to Archdiocesan Status

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI has raised the South African diocese of Johannesburg to the status of an archdiocese.  The Tuesday announcement included notice that the Pope appointed Archbishop Buti Tlhagale the first metropolitan archbishop.
Johannesburg is a capital city that would normally have the status of archdiocese. Its elevation, however, was delayed until demarcation issues were almost finalized […]