Apr

24

Venezuelan and German to Be Beatified

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI authorized three beatifications for the coming days, one each in Venezuela, Germany and Rome.
Candelaria de San Jose (born Susana Paz Castillo Ramirez), virgin and founder of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Third Regular Order of Venezuela, will be beatified April 27 in the stadium of the Central University of Caracas, [...]

Apr

24

Pope: Bishops in Former USSR Face Difficulties

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bishops in the former Soviet Union countries of the southern Caucasus region still face many difficult situations, though the “flame of the Gospel” still persists, Benedict XVI says.
The Pope affirmed this today when he received in audience prelates from the region, which includes all of Armenia and the majority of Georgia and Azerbaijan. The bishops [...]

Apr

24

Music Called to Give Hope, Says Benedict XVI

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There is a kinship between music and hope, between song and eternal life, said Benedict XVI at the end of a concert offered in his honor today.
The concert was a gift from the president of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, to mark the third anniversary of Benedict XVI’s pontificate. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected April 19, 2005, [...]

Apr

24

Rites of Beatification Approved by the Holy Father

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today announced three beatification ceremonies due to take place over coming days:
  Candelaria de San Jose (nee Susana Paz Castillo Ramirez), virgin and foundress of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Third Regular Order of Venezuela. Her beatification is scheduled for Sunday 27 [...]

Apr

24

Prelates of Caucasus: Support Faithful in Difficulties

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  At midday today, the Holy Father received prelates from the southern Caucasus region on their “ad limina” visit.
  “Since the fall of the Soviet Union”, said the Pope in his address to them, “your peoples have seen significant social changes along the road to progress. Yet difficult situations persist: many are the poor, the [...]

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