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Benedict XVI Finds Guide in Elder Brother

August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI says his elder brother is still a guide for him, just as he was before his election to the papacy.
The Pope spoke about Monsignor Georg Ratzinger on Thursday, in a celebration to bestow honorary citizenship of Castel Gandolfo on the elder Ratzinger.
The title was given in recognition of Monsignor Ratzinger’s contribution to sacred [...]

Aug

23

Papal Visit to Birthplace of St. Joseph Freinademetz

August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is the address Benedict XVI gave Aug. 5 upon visiting the birthplace of St. Joseph Freinademetz.
Joseph Freinademetz (1852-1908) joined the Society of the Divine Word in 1878. He lived in China for 29 years and is known for his work in that country. He was canonized in 2003.
As a memento of his visit, Benedict [...]

Aug

23

What’s Going on in Ecuador?

August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We were recently forwarded this email from an American Dominican priest
working in Ecuador. What it reports bodes ill for the Church in Ecuador:
The government of Pres. Rafael Correa has been re-writing Ecuador’s
Constitution for the past 10 months. The National Assembly has finished
with its task of writing and now it will go to the people for [...]

Aug

23

Pontiff Offers Monetary Support to Georgia

August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bishop Says Orthodox Edified by Pope’s Concern
By Chiara Santomiero
Benedict XVI directed $120,000 to Caritas Georgia to help the humanitarian relief effort in the wake of the tiny nation’s conflict with neighboring Russia.
The money and an accompanying note were sent to Bishop Giuseppe Pasotto, apostolic administrator of Caucaso. The Pope’s message expressed his hope that the [...]

Aug

23

Land of Missions and Vineyards

August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Discovering the Franciscan Legacy in California
By Elizabeth Lev
I enjoy sun and sand as much as the next person, but a big part of my few precious weeks of vacation is being able to learn about something outside my usual realm of study.
As my job and hobby seem to be one and the same, I am [...]

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