Tag Archives: Ven. Pius XII

9 February 2012

1953 – Pius XII to American seminarians: be holy, be heroes, be officers of the Church Militant

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In looking for a quote by Pius XII, a reader directed me, us, to a speech of Ven. Pius XII delivered on 14 October 1953 (Acta Apostolicae Sedis 45 (1953) pp 679 ff.) at the opening of the North American … Continue reading →

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2 August 2011

Update on the gathering

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here in perilous CASTLLLLLE DAAANGERRRR! [/echo] things are going smoothly with good weather and great fraternity.
One of our bishop members had to leave, which is too bad, and some few priests joined the group yesterday as well.  Also, last night … Continue reading →

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11 July 2011

Catholic League reacts to a Hell’s Bible book review

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From our friends at The Catholic League:
NEW YORK TIMES’ DUMB TAKE ON CATHOLICISM
There was a book review in yesterday’s New York Times by Bill Keller, executive editor of the newspaper, of Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy, by John … Continue reading →

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4 July 2011

Miracle claimed through intercession of Ven. Pius XII

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A tip of the biretta   o{]:¬)   to Sancte Pater for this link to an AP story on WaPo‘s site.
AP Exclusive: Woman claims miracle by WWII-era pope; backed by connected nun amid doubts
By Associated Press, Published: July 3
CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA, Italy … Continue reading →

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21 June 2010

New miniseries coming about Venerable Pius XII

Posted on 21 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A new miniseries/film is in the works, Sotto il Cielo di Roma, Under the Roman Sky.  It will star James Cromwell as Ven. Pius XII and deal with his to save the Jews of Rome.  
Not new news, but it’s … Continue reading →

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23 December 2009

Holy See Press Office comment on Decree of heroic virtues of Ven. Pius XII

Posted on 23 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Vatican Press Office comes this, with my emphases and comments:
NOTE CONCERNING DECREE ON THE HEROIC VIRTUES OF PIUS XII
VATICAN CITY, 23 DEC 2009 (VIS) – Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. today issued the following … Continue reading →

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21 December 2009

POLL ALERT: Le Figaro on Ven. Pius XII … AUX ARMES!

Posted on 21 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Aux armes, citoyens!
In another entry I asked you readers to keep your eyes peeled for online POLLS about the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to promulgate the decree regarding the heroic virtues of Ven. Pius XII.
A reader … Continue reading →

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19 December 2009

Let’s keep an eye on POLLS about Ven. Pius XII

Posted on 19 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am guessing that in the wake of the declaration of Pius XII as Venerable, there may be a few dust ups in the press.  I am guessing there will be polls about this, too.
Keep an eye out for polls?

Technorati … Continue reading →

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