Pontiff pays tribute to the “saints who live next door” describing the doctors, volunteers, religious sisters, priests and shop workers who continue to perform their duty as “heroes”.
Making reforms in Rome is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush
Navan-born Bishop Paul Tighe has been appointed Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture
Mgr John Kennedy from Dublin is to oversee the disciplinary section of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith which processes clerical sex abuse cases.
The large influx of pilgrims, the humble and simple prayer of God’s people, the fulfilment of so many graces and the natural beauty of these places allow you to see how the shrines express an irreplaceable opportunity for evangelisation.
“It appears that for you, the concern that the local bishop might feel disrespected far outweighs any concern about disrespecting the survivor.”
Twenty-nine men representing twenty-six dioceses begin their five-yearly pilgrimage to Rome this weekend.
President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors reiterates bishops must report all suspected cases of sexual abuse to civil authorities.
The arrests come days before the publication of two books by Italian journalists on Vatican finances based on confidential information.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols highlights the importance and influence of the Synod of Bishops on the life and mission of the Church in Europe.
Pontiff relates how he stole rosary cross from the coffin of a great confessor.
Vatican’s C8 discuss revised and reformed Curia.
Archbishop Pietro Parolin replaces Cardinal Bertone whose tenure was beset by scandals.
