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March 2013

March 03, 2013

Cardinal Dolan: “The life of the church goes on”

From the New York Times, some thoughts from another conclave cardinal: The cavernous nave of...

March 03, 2013

Cardinal Sandri: “Women must have a more important role in the life of the Church”

One of the cardinals often being mentioned for pope granted an exclusive interview to Reuters recently,...

March 03, 2013

“The precedent has been set”: What Benedict’s decision may mean for the next pope

An interesting overview, from a variety of voices (including some cardinals) from the New York...

March 02, 2013

Have we already had a black pope?

David Gibson does some digging into the question and finds some interesting nuggets of history:...

March 01, 2013

Watching TV, taking a walk: Benedict begins life as Pope Emeritus

From Catholic Online: Benedict, who has retained his papal name rather than returning to...

February 2013

February 28, 2013

The pope’s parting message: “The Church lives along the course of time by transforming Herself…”

From Vatican Radio, the translation of Pope Benedict's remarks to the cardinals this morning: +++...

February 28, 2013

Speaking of Joseph: another timely prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours

From today's Morning Prayer, Psalm 79: Lord, tend Your vine... Shepherd of Israel, listen –...

February 28, 2013

Pope pledges “unconditional reverence and obedience” to his successor

From Voice of America: Outgoing Pope Benedict has met with his cardinals ahead of boarding...

February 27, 2013

Pope Joe?

A favorite story of Blessed Pope John XXIII—the man born Joseph Roncalli—tells of how he...

February 27, 2013

Historic video: the pope’s final blessing

A few weeks ago, this kind of scene was something routine in Rome. Now, it's...

February 27, 2013

VIDEO: Pope’s final words to his English listeners

From Rome Reports, below.

February 27, 2013

His final audience: “I do not abandon the cross”

From the Vatican, the full text of Pope Benedict's final general audience: +++ Venerable Brothers in...

February 26, 2013

Nuncio: Benedict has “carried out a cleansing of the episcopate”

An interesting detail about the pope, via EWTN: Throughout his eight-year papacy, Pope Benedict XVI...

February 26, 2013

Cardinal Dolan’s final Mass before heading to Rome

The question some folks were asking: will he be coming back? The shot above was...

February 26, 2013

Vatican: Benedict will be called “Pope emeritus”

Just announced this morning: Benedict XVI will be “Pontiff emeritus” or “Pope emeritus”, as Fr....

February 26, 2013

“We just can’t do business as usual; we just can’t keep the status quo”

That's Washington's Cardinal Donald Wuerl discussing priorities for the next pope. From Catholic News Service: ...

February 25, 2013

Latin America hopes to have greater voice in picking the pope

From the Los Angeles Times: Next month, 19 cardinals from Latin America will be among...

February 25, 2013

Pope changes rules to allow for early conclave

Via CNS: In his last week as pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI issued new rules for...

February 25, 2013

BREAKING: Cardinal O’Brien resigns

Details from the BBC: Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, is stepping...

February 24, 2013

“He’d make a great pope—someday”

That's the common thinking about a personal favorite of mine among the papabile: a man...

February 24, 2013

Benedict’s last Angelus: “The Lord is calling me to ‘climb the mountain'”

The text of the pope's final Angelus, delivered today: Dear brothers and sisters! On the...

February 23, 2013

Clearance sale: all Benedict merchandise must go!

If you're wondering how gift shops and purveyors of Catholic kitsch are handling the coming...

February 23, 2013

Pope’s Twitter account to be closed—UPDATED

And a brief, bright era in new media comes to an end. Let's hope his...

February 23, 2013

Vatican slams resignation “gossip” in media

From the BBC: The Vatican's chief spokesperson has criticised the media for reporting "misinformation" about...

February 22, 2013

British cardinal argues for married priests—UPDATED

Details: Roman Catholic priests should be allowed to marry and have children, Britain’s most senior...

February 21, 2013

Help wanted: Pope. Job requirements include…

If you wonder what the cardinals will be looking for when they gather in the...

February 21, 2013

The final days: details of Pope Benedict’s schedule released; SSPX matter “entrusted to next Pope”

From VIS: This morning Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office, presented...

February 21, 2013

Seminarians respond to Benedict resignation

CNS dropped by the Pontifical North American College in Rome to get some reaction to...

February 21, 2013

Who is the only living cardinal to have voted in three conclaves? —UPDATED

That would be Washington's Cardinal William Baum. His secretary for several years was Msgr. Bart...

February 20, 2013

Pope Benedict’s farewell to be broadcast live

Details, from Zenit: On the last day of his pontificate, Benedict XVI will be filmed...