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Category Archives: POPES
My call to the SSPX as Francis begins.
Gentlemen, I now repeat, on the first full day of the pontificate of Francis. The entire SSPX should gather in St. Peter’s Square, crawl on hands and knees to the Apostolic Palace and beg the new Pope to allow them … Read More
Updates on Pope Francis’ first day as Pope – Great moments! (live blogging)
During the press briefing today, we were told that after the first appearance and blessing last night, Pope Francis went back to the cardinal’s residence, Casa Santa Marta, on the little bus with the other cardinals rather than take the … Read More
My take on Card. Bergoglio in 2009.
My take on Card. Bergoglio in 2009. Who’s the important one?
QUAERITUR: Is permission needed to say the Novus Ordo in Latin?
From a reader: I have searched high and low. When is it permissible for priests to celebrate the Novus Ordo (Editio Typica) in Latin in the U.S.? Is the permission of the local bishop needed? I am always surprised when this comes … Read More
Lighter but still serious fare
Some lighter fare… though with a serious point. In Spanish: The Vatican prohibits the use of Twitter during the Conclave. “Let me in! I’m not Twitter, I’m the Holy Spirit!” And, from ZENIT, a recent photo it seems of His … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, Conclave, The future and our choices
Tagged Benedict XVI, Benedict XVI's resignation, conclave
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19 Comments
Catholic Vote on silly WaPo article about retired Benedict’s sly influence
Over at Catholic Vote (thanks Tom Peters for the link about the Cool Kid’s Conclave and I hope everyone will go read your information about the March for Marriage), there is a good examination of some fantasy literature in the … Read More
A letter about the Church in … Pravda?
Here is an interesting piece published by Pravda…. yes… you read that correctly. правда means “truth”, by the way. Typo alert! A Church Divided By Paul Kokoski In a recent interview on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) Cardinal George … Read More
Hey Cardinal Electors! An expression of hope from Russia about a new Pope.
Benedict XVI was the Pope of Christian Unity. He changed the course of ecumenical dialogue. His efforts to bring our liturgical worship back onto the rails impressed many among the Orthodox, including the Patriarch of Moscow. Now I read on … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, Our Catholic Identity, Pope of Christian Unity
Tagged conclave, Metropolitan Hilarion, papabili
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29 Comments
Omens and portents and signs! OH MY!
I’ve gotten a couple score emails today already about the fact that there was a minor earthquake centered near Castel Gandolfo, where Benedict is now resting. It must mean something, right?!? Hey! Earthquakes happen around Rome. Always have, and always will … Read More
