Four Scenarios for the Future Church

” Despite the astonishing stamina of John Paul II, at some point the Holy Father will go to his reward and the Catholic church will find itself at a crossroads. ” John Allen speaking to the Catholic Press Association offers his insights in 4 possible...

World Communications Day Message – May 23, 2004

Pope John Paul II Speaks on “The Media and the Family: A Risk and a Richness”Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1. The extraordinary growth of the communications media and their increased availability has brought exceptional opportunities for enriching the lives...

Richard McCullen CM writes about Beatification

The Pope went on to say that the mission of Italian Blessed Nemesia Valle, virgin, of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Charity of St. Jeanne-Antida Thouret was “to show God’s love to the needy, the poor and to all human beings in every corner of the...

Pope’s Mission Sunday Message

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 29, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican press office today presented John Paul II’s message on the topic “Eucharist and Mission,” on the occasion of the 78th World Mission Sunday, which will be held Oct. 24. Here is the full text of...

Pope: Fight Against Poverty Must Actively Involve the Poor,

VATICAN CITY, APRIL 19, 2004 (Zenit.org).- In the struggle against poverty, governments should not only assist the poor but also actively involve them in finding long-lasting solutions to their problems, says John Paul II. The Pope expressed this today when he...