by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2012 | Church, Evangelization
John Allen writes, “Some papal trips are important for their substance, while others matter more for their symbolism. Benedict XVI’s Sept. 14-16 outing to Lebanon fell into that second category, showing the world a different face of the Middle East in a moment...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2012 | Church
(Romereports.com) Fifteen years ago John Paul II visited Lebanon. Now his predecessor will pay a visit. Next week, Benedict XVI will be in the heart of the Middle East, to encourage Christians who are suffering and facing discrimination. The visit will also be a new...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2012 | Church
The Vatican has teamed up with Apple to develop new hi-tech methods for communicating the works of Pope Benedict XVI to the world. “It represents an enormous step on the international stage because, as you know, internet goes beyond space and time,” said Father...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2012 | Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Laity is positioning its website as a resource for lay men and women ahead of Pope Benedict’s Year of Faith, which will kick-off in October, according to the Catholic News Agency. “It is directed to all the lay...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2012 | Church
Noted Catholic commentator and media personality Father Robert Barron picks up a theme familiar to Vincentians and applies it very effectively to Catholic social teaching which is coming to the forefront of political discourse today. Fr. Barron speaks of Catholic...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2012 | Church
(Romereports.com) The Vatican’s Publishing House is taking a step forward in the tech world. Most recently it signed an agreement with Apple, allowing it to post the Pope’s books in electronic format. One of the Pope’s books titled “Man in...
