Papal message for World Day of Peace

In his 2013 Message for the World Day of Peace (January 1), Pope Benedict XVI reminds us at that we all have a role to play in building peace in our communities and world. His 2013 Message focuses on human dignity, rights and responsibilities, as well as the fiftieth...

Surprise letter from Benedict XVI

Rocco Palmo of “Whispers in the Loggia” website writes…”The Church’s Deepest Nature” – In His Own Call, B16 Directs Catholic Charities Released by surprise at Roman Noon this Saturday, the following is the Vatican’s official...
Papal encyclical for Year of Faith announced

Papal encyclical for Year of Faith announced

Pope Benedict XVI’s fourth encyclical will be released in the first half of 2013, timed to coincide with the Year of Faith. “The Pope is preparing a new encyclical on the subject of faith, to be published in the first half of next year, during the Year of Faith,”...