by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2014 | Church
In terms of Vatican news, 2013 was surely one of the most eventful years in living memory. Here are the highlights at a glance: — Feb. 11: Pope Benedict XVI announces that he will become the first pope in more than 600 years to resign. — Feb. 25: Cardinal...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2013 | Pope, Technology: Issues and Uses
“Communication at the service of an authentic culture of encounter” The capacity to communicate is at the heart of what it means to be human. It is in and through our communication that we are able to meet and encounter at a meaningful level other people,...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2013 | Church
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has established a Pontifical Commission charged with drawing up an “exhaustive” report into the juridical standing and activities of the Vatican’s financial institution, the Institute for Religious Works, more commonly known as the IOR. ...
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2013 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Vatican News draws attention to one of the last messages from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI “Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization.” (Full text) On Sunday, May 12, the Church marked World Communications Day, encouraging...
