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SSPX Superior General’s Letter

June 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

Dear Friends and Benefactors,
The motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, which acknowledged that the Tridentine Mass was never abrogated, raises a certain number of questions concerning the future of the relations of the Society of St. Pius X with Rome. Several persons in conservative circles and in Rome itself have made themselves heard, arguing that, since the [...]

Jun

26

No Peace Without Justice, Pope Tells African Envoy

June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI is appealing for the establishment of peace, but affirming that it can only come with justice and respect for human rights.The Pope made his appeal today when he received in audience the new Gabonese representative at the Holy See, Firmin Mboutsou.
“Through your mediation, Lord Ambassador, I invite all authorities and men of good [...]

Jun

26

Benedict XVI Changing Pallium Again

June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI will begin using a pallium of a different shape, said a Vatican official, citing “several problems and inconveniences” with the Pope’s current model.
Beginning Sunday, feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father will use a new pallium. It will be circular and larger than his current one, with two pendants in the [...]

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Pope Prefers Communion on Tongue

June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI would prefer to distribute communion on the tongue and to people who are kneeling, according to the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.
L’Osservatore Romano noted in an interview with Monsignor Guido Marini, published Wednesday, that the Pope distributed Communion to individuals who knelt and received the host on their tongues during his apostolic trip [...]

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Florida Bishops Urge Rethinking of Death Penalty

June 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

Nine bishops of Florida sent a letter to Governor Charlie Crist urging him to stop executions in Florida, beginning with the scheduled execution of Mark Dean Schwab next week.
“We can never fully comprehend the pain the victim’s family feels after losing their loved one and we extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Junny [...]

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