FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

According to “Clerical Whispers” , the Pope will receive text messages from those whoc could not attend Regina Coeli, RaiUno television’s “In His Image” program to show solidarity with the Pope. They claim that all messages sent to (+39) 335-18-63-091 will delivered to the Pope himself.

Benedict XVI is urging Catholics in equip themselves with faith as well as technology so as to add soul to Internet communications and networks. “More than with technical resources,” the Pontiff continued, “although necessary, we want to qualify ourselves dwelling in this universe too with a believing heart that contributes to giving a soul to [...]

During this time of a global economic crisis, Benedict XVI is calling for more solidarity. “In our times, characterized by a considerable economic crisis, may Christmas be a time for a greater solidarity among families and communities.

“The story of the shepherds is included in the Gospel for a reason. They show us the right way to respond to the message that we too have received. What is it that these first witnesses of God’s incarnation have to tell us?” Full text Coverage of the Christmas Eve attack

Calling hunger “the most cruel and concrete sign of poverty,” Pope Benedict XVI today told a special summit of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization that “opulence and waste are no longer acceptable when the tragedy of hunger is assuming ever greater proportions.”

Education for Justice has produced a very useful map or outline of the pope’s recent encyclical. Caritas in Veritate (pdf). See also John Allen’s shorter list of the some of the key points…