Category: The Catholic Church Worldwide

July 30, 2013

Admiration for the Faith of Young Pilgrims – Archbishop Bernard Longley Reflects on WYD in Rio

Asked for his thoughts and reflections about World Youth Day 2013 Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham said: “As I prepare to leave Rio de Janeiro at the conclusion of… Continue reading "Admiration for the Faith of Young Pilgrims – Archbishop Bernard Longley Reflects on WYD in Rio"
July 21, 2013

WYD is to Enable Young People to Give a Powerful Witness to Christ that the World Cannot Ignore – Archbishop Bernard Longley

The XXVIII World Youth Day will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Tuesday, 23 July to Sunday 28 July, on the theme: “Go and make disciples of all… Continue reading "WYD is to Enable Young People to Give a Powerful Witness to Christ that the World Cannot Ignore – Archbishop Bernard Longley"
June 25, 2013

Cardinal Tauran Presented with New CTS Booklet, “First Addresses Of Pope Francis”

Peter Jennings writes: The eyes of the whole world were rivetingly focused on Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the French Proto Deacon of the Sacred College, when he announced “Habemus Papam” from… Continue reading "Cardinal Tauran Presented with New CTS Booklet, “First Addresses Of Pope Francis”"
June 13, 2013

Archbishop Bernard Longley Warmly Welcomes Pope Francis Commemorative Coin from Seychelles

A special Pope Francis legal tender commemorative coin has been released by the Central Bank of Seychelles with a face value of 5, 10 and 25 Rupees. The Republic of… Continue reading "Archbishop Bernard Longley Warmly Welcomes Pope Francis Commemorative Coin from Seychelles"
May 20, 2013

CTS Booklet: Pope Francis in His Own Words

A significant amount has been written and broadcast about Pope Francis since his dramatic election as the 265th Successor of St Peter, the Bishop of Rome, the Supreme Pontiff, the… Continue reading "CTS Booklet: Pope Francis in His Own Words"
April 25, 2013

Viewpoint: Pope Francis, Jesuit Spirituality and Reform of the Roman Curia

Pope Francis was elected during the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 March 2013, by the Cardinal-Electors during the fifth ballot of the Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. He is the 265th… Continue reading "Viewpoint: Pope Francis, Jesuit Spirituality and Reform of the Roman Curia"
April 20, 2013

Cardinal Newman Prayer Recited at Lady Thatcher Funeral Service by the Archbishop of Canterbury

By Peter Jennings in St Paul’s Cathedral The well-known prayer by Blessed John Henry Newman, beginning “May he support us all the day long,” was recited by Archbishop Justin Welby,… Continue reading "Cardinal Newman Prayer Recited at Lady Thatcher Funeral Service by the Archbishop of Canterbury"
April 15, 2013

Pope Francis has Appointed a Group of Cardinals to Advise him on Reform of the Roman Curia

Pope Francis has appointed a group of senior Cardinals to advise him on Church government and a revision plan of the Apostolic Constitution on the Roman Curia. A statement from… Continue reading "Pope Francis has Appointed a Group of Cardinals to Advise him on Reform of the Roman Curia"
April 14, 2013

Two Cardinals Appointed by Pope Francis to Advice on Reform of the Curia, at Australian Ambassador to the Holy See Reception

Two of the eight senior Cardinals appointed by Pope Francis to advise him in the government of the universal Church and reform of the Roman Curia, announced by the Secretariat… Continue reading "Two Cardinals Appointed by Pope Francis to Advice on Reform of the Curia, at Australian Ambassador to the Holy See Reception"
February 28, 2013

“We Thank God for the Witness and Ministry of Pope Benedict” – Archbishop Bernard Longley

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI, on the Feast of the Chair of St Peter the Apostle, 22… Continue reading "“We Thank God for the Witness and Ministry of Pope Benedict” – Archbishop Bernard Longley"