Category Archives: Pope Benedict XVI

Spinning the Pope

The Pope gives a homily in a Church in Spain, named for the Holy Family. Daring to be, oh horrors of horrors Catholic, he says: “This church began as an initiative of the Association of the Friends of Saint Joseph, … Continue reading

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Catholic Church in the UK After the Pope’s Visit

Praise God! It seems that our Holy Fathers visit to the UK last month is beginning to bear fruit (H/T Deacon Greg). The Holy Father’s visit began with media hostility and ended in tens of thousands of people — not … Continue reading

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A New Blessed And an Historic Journey

I really have to get into the habit of blogging on a daily basis. But it has been    hectic lately, and my broadband connection really does not like rain. Hopefully you heard about the popes apostolic journey to the post … Continue reading

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Pope to Bishops:Take Care of Your Deacons

Have a care also for your deacons, whose ministry of service is associated in a particular way with that of the order of bishops. Be a father and a guide in holiness for them, encouraging them to grow in knowledge … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict in the UK

Please pray for our dear Pope. While he is being greeted by huge crowds, there  is a lot of anti Catholic hostility in the UK.                                                                       The police arrested suspected terrorists, but we don’t know if they were targeting the pope.

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The Pope on The Role of Women in the Church

The Pope is starting a Catechetical series on Women in the Church. He begins with St. Hildegard of Bingen.  You can read his first talk here. Below is a video. He speaks in English following a brief introduction in Italian.

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