Daily Archives: 16 March 2008

Benedict XVI to confessors on the sense of sin and forgiveness in the sacrament of penance

On 7 March at the conclusion of the annual course by priests on the Internal Forum organized by the Apostolic Penitentiary, there was an audience with Pope Benedict.  The Pope spoke to the participants at the course and also to … Read More

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Benedict XVI’s Palm Sunday Mass – new Cross staff – images

UPDATE: 19 March 2007 – 13:00 Apparently the pastoral staff used by John Paul II is in circulation right now as part of the Vatican Splendors exhibit, which is moving around the world. ____________ I have a few images from … Read More

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The Holy Father shouts for peace in Iraq

At the end of Holy Mass of Palm Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, at noon, His Holiness delivered him Angelus message.  This week it included a very strong appeal for peace in Iraq, following on the death of the Archbishop … Read More

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Decree on heroic virtues of Fr. Michael McGivney, founder K of C

Today in L’Osservatore Romano there is a list of decrees the Holy Father approved for promulgation by the Congregation for Causes of Saints.  Take note that among them is a decree concerning the heroir virtues of the found of the … Read More

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Holy Week

May you all have a fruitful Holy Week.

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