Category: World News
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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" -
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" -
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" -
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" -
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" -
“The Washing of Feet by Jesus Demonstrates the Radical Nature of his Service” – Archbishop Longley, Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, was the Principal Celebrant and Preacher at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, held at the Metropolitan Cathedral and Basilica of St… Continue reading "“The Washing of Feet by Jesus Demonstrates the Radical Nature of his Service” – Archbishop Longley, Mass of the Lord’s Supper." -
“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" -
Pope Benedict XVI – Final General Audience of his Pontificate, St Peter’s Square, Wednesday, 27 February 2013
On a bright day in Rome, Wednesday, 27 February 2013, an estimated 150,000 people packed St Peter’s Square for the historic, deeply moving and emotional final weekly General Audience and … Continue reading "Pope Benedict XVI – Final General Audience of his Pontificate, St Peter’s Square, Wednesday, 27 February 2013" -
Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, Resignation Statement as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, on 25 February 2013
Statement issued by the Catholic Media Office of Scotland: This morning (Monday, 25 February 2013) Cardinal Keith O’Brien announced he was stepping down as Archbishop of St Andrews and… Continue reading "Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, Resignation Statement as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, on 25 February 2013"