Today’s Catholic must-reads: 08/02/12
Benedict XVI dedicated his general audience this morning to a reflection on the cry of Jesus from the Cross: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (video). The Vatican’s top prosecutor Mgr...
View ArticleOn Archbishop Mennini’s advice, Bishop Mark Davies’s right-hand man has been...
When Archbishop Antonio Mennini was first appointed as papal nuncio, we all had a good look at his record, for clues as to what his policy would be in one of the the most important areas of a nuncio’s...
View ArticleMorning Catholic must-reads: 09/04/13
Pope Francis discussed plans to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 during a “very friendly” meeting with German Lutheran leader Dr Nikolaus Schneider yesterday (video). “If you do...
View ArticleDiocese promises transparency as Vatican envoy investigates ‘high-spending’...
The German Diocese of Limburg has committed itself to “dialogue and transparency” after a former Vatican nuncio was sent to defuse complaints of extravagance against its bishop. Cardinal Giovanni...
View ArticleArchbishop Nichols appointed to Congregation for Bishops
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Vincent Nichols to the Congregation for Bishops, a move that will see the Archbishop of Westminster’s influence in the Church rise hugely. The appointment means...
View ArticleMorning Catholic must-reads: 28/02/14
The Church “does not need apologists for her causes or crusaders for her battles, but humble and trusting sowers of the truth“, Pope Francis said in a speech to the Congregation for Bishops yesterday...
View ArticleWe don’t need bishops who are like corporate managers, says Francis
Pope Francis has said that bishops should act not like ambitious corporate executives, but humble evangelists and men of prayer, willing to sacrifice everything for their flocks. “We don’t need a...
View ArticleVatican: Decision to appoint Bishop Juan Barros was correct
The Vatican has said that it is confident the correct decision has been made in appointing Juan Barros Bishop of Osorno, in Chile. A statement on the controversial Chilean bishop was released by the...
View ArticleThe Pope’s move to hold bishops accountable could have seismic consequences
This morning, Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Come una madre amorevole, or As a loving mother. The letter establishes the long-awaited procedural norms for the removal of diocesan bishops for...
View ArticlePope names Archbishop Cupich to Congregation for Bishops
The Pope has appointed Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago to the Congregation of Bishops. The appointment is likely to give the archbishop significant influence over future episcopal appointments in...
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