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Category Archives: POPES
Benedict XVI will use Latin when in Scotland
In case anyone missed it, I object to the term "the Latin Mass" when used to indicated the Traditional Latin Mass, otherwise called the Extraordinary Form or a whole raft of other things. I object to "the Latin Mass", because … Read More
Benedict XVI to speak to youth about his Hitler Youth experience
From iWireNEws: Pope To Tell Young People Of Hitler Youth Published on September 03, 2010 by NewsDesk – iWireNews ™ VATICAN CITY, ROME Pope Benedict XVI plans to use his own experience in the Hitler Youth in his message to … Read More
SSPX Superior Bp. Fellay v. SSPX Bp. Williamson
Brian Mershon posted at the site of The Remnant a story concerning the reaction of the SSPX’s Superior Bp. Bernard Fellay to the remarks published (made public) by SSPX Bp. Richard Williamson (which I examined here). Let’s have a look … Read More
Posted in Linking Back, Pope of Christian Unity, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Bp. Fellay, Bp. Williamson, SSPX
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47 Comments
SSPX Bp. Williamson v. The Pope of Christian Unity
It seems that SSPX Bishop Richard Williamson is a bit worried. To his latest piece, which I received by email from a reader, I add my emphases and comments. Before we start drilling, however, here are a few points to … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, Pope of Christian Unity, The Drill
Tagged Bp. Williamson, SSPX
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74 Comments
MacMillan’s Mass settings for the Papal Visit to England
Here is some great news from The Catholic Herald, the UK’s best Catholic weekly. Choirs prepare for papal Masses By Mark Greaves on Friday, 20 August 2010 Choirs across England, Wales and Scotland are rehearsing the new setting of the … Read More
Benedict XVI: First Communion at “age of reason”
From CNA: Benedict XVI affirms first communion for children at age of reason Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 18, 2010 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Father remembered Pope St. Pius X and reviewed his Church reforms and renewals during … Read More
Dropping “Patriarch of the West” and changing titles of Roman Basilicas to “Papal”
Under another entry I had mentioned the move made by Pope Benedict a few years ago to change the titles of Major Roman Basilica’s from "Patriarchal" Basilicas to "Papal" Basilicas. He left aside his title "Patriarch of the West". Commentators … Read More
Anglicans! Come Home!
Keep repeating: Anglicanorum coetibus! From CNA: Anglo-Catholic bishops try to rally supporters but foresee conversions to Rome London, England, Aug 3, 2010 / 12:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Fifteen Anglican bishops have acknowledged that many Anglicans will convert to Roman Catholicism … Read More
Sharia Law, our Catholic Identity, and the soul of Western Civilizaition
Benedict XVI has been engaged in a fight for the soul of Europe, but the scope of the war is far wider. Catholics have a role to play. I have often written about what I call Pope Benedict’s "Marshall Plan". … Read More
BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST VATICAN CITY, 30 JUL 2010 (VIS) – Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for August is: "That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and … Read More
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