Looking for something for Christmas? The Dominican Sisters of Mary have released a Christmas albumn “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”. The albumn is ranked third on Billboard’s Overall Holiday Chart. It is number one for classical music on Amazon, and is third overall at Barnes and Noble. Read more
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Irish influence at Vatican growing
Monday, October 30th, 2017Bishop Paul Tighe has been appointed secretary to the Vatican’s Council for Culture. This is considered one of the more senior posts at the Vatican. Tighe moved to the Vatican from Dublin in 20017 when he appointed secretary to the Council for Communications. The Irish Times says he joins “a growing coterie of influential Irishmen Read more
Pope Francis corrects cardinal’s comments on translation of liturgical texts
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Pope Francis has issued a public correction to an article by Cardinal Robert Sarah about the changes the Pope has made to the way liturgical texts are to be translated from the original Latin into local languages. Sarah, a 72-year-old Guinean is the prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Read more
Exorcism rite translated for first time
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Catholic bishops in the United States have released an official English-language translation of the ritual guide to exorcisms. The new book, ‘Exorcisms and Related Supplications’, is only available to bishops. It is possible for exorcists, other clergy, scholars and seminary professors to get copies, but they need a bishop’s permission. The translation is from the Read more
Religious freedom scarcely exists
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Religious freedom is an oxymoron for about three-quarters of the world, according to a United Nations investigator. Ahmed Shaheed, who is a human rights expert, has been investigating religious rights. He has asked for the repeal of all laws that undermine people’s right to freedom of religion or belief, or discriminate against that right. “Increases Read more
Space station Pope – Francis calls the astronauts
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Pope Francis telephoned the International Space Station yesterday. The call, which was organised by the European Space Agency and NASA, aimed to connect Francis with the astronauts on board the space station – three Americans, two Russians and one Italian. The Vatican planned for the phone call to be transmitted live by its Television Center. Read more
Eugenic mindset, killing disabled people is wrong says Pope
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
A eugenic tendency to suppress the “unborn with some imperfection” is the product of a “narcissistic and utilitarian vision,” says Pope Francis. Speaking to an international conference entitled “Catechesis and Persons with Disabilities: A Necessary Engagement in the Daily Pastoral Life of the Church” last Saturday, Francis said he is concerned that a mentality of Read more
Missionary work – what it’s like
Thursday, October 26th, 2017Being a missionary in the Central African Republic means witnessing to the forgiveness and mercy of God, says Father Yovane Cox. Cox says sectarian violence in the Republic urgently calls for “showing mercy” and to “being ready to forgive, to help people to overcome terrible things such as death of a loved one or the Read more
Water is for everyone, especially poor people says Cardinal
Thursday, October 26th, 2017Although water scarcity may create conflict and even war, it may generate opportunities for partnerships and collaborations to benefit especially the poor, says Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more