Apr

9

Spanish Security Lacking for Islam Convert

April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

By Jesús Colina
The Italian embassy in Spain confirmed the cancellation of a public appearance in Madrid by a convert from Islam baptized Holy Saturday by Benedict XVI, citing a lack of security.
Magdi Cristiano Allam, deputy director of Corriere della Sera, one of Italy’s largest and oldest newspapers, has been condemned to death by various fatwas […]

Apr

9

Pope Mentions Religious Killed in a Satanic Ritual

April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Greeting Italian pilgrims at the end of today’s general audience, which was held in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope addressed some remarks to nuns of the Daughters of the Cross and to lay people who share their charism, who had come to honour the memory of Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti.That Italian sister, said the Holy […]

Apr

9

The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano

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About the year 700, a Basilian monk in Lanciano, Italy had continuous doubts about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.  He could not bring himself around to believe that at the words of consecration uttered by him over bread and wine, their substances became the Body and Blood of Christ.  But being a […]

Apr

9

Hong Kong Diocese Cancels Pilgrimage to Shanghai

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The Diocese of Hong Kong canceled a pilgrimage to mainland China this May, after the bishop of Shanghai said it would be “inconvenient” for them to host the group.
In his pastoral letter to Catholics in China last June, Benedict XVI designated May 24, the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, as the day of […]

Apr

9

Saint Benedict: Father of Monasticism, Patron Saint of Europe

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Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis during this morning’s general audience to St. Benedict of Nursia, “the father of western monasticism, who with his life and work exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilisation and culture”. The audience, held in St. Peter’s Square, was attended by 20,000 people.The most important source for the […]

Apr

9

Cardinal: Art at Cathedral Oversteps Respect for Sacred

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The archbishop of Vienna said the highly controversial art exhibit on display at the cathedral museum in his city was placed without his “detailed knowledge” of its content.
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn issued a declaration today in response to protests over an exhibit of works by Alfred Hrdlicka displayed at the Vienna Cathedral Museum.
He ordered one of […]

Apr

9

What’s Behind Liturgical Abuses?

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Interview With Leader of Traditional Mass Community
By Alexandre Ribeiro
The bishop of a Brazilian community that celebrates the Mass according to the 1962 missal contends that abuses in the liturgy can be attributed to the lack of a serious spirituality.
Bishop Fernando Arêas Rifan, apostolic administrator of the St. John Maria Vianney Personal Apostolic Administration in Brazil, […]

Apr

9

Benedict XVI’s Message to the United States

April 9, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is the text of the video-message that Benedict XVI sent to the people of the United States on the occasion of his imminent visit to Washington, D.C., and New York. His visit will take place April 15-20.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the United States of America,
The grace and peace of God our […]