Pope Francis is trying to reduce what he sees is the excessive idealisation and idolisation of the papacy. “I do not see myself as something special, I am a sinner and am fallible.” “We must not forget that the idealisation of a person is always a subliminal kind of aggression. When I am idealised, I Read more
Pope Benedict XVI believes the world’s current crisis of faith in God has caused a crisis for the Christian vision of marriage, even to the extent that lack of faith could affect the validity of a marriage bond. “Faith in God, sustained by divine grace, is therefore a very important element for living in mutual Read more
Key events for the forthcoming Year of Faith have been announced at a Vatican press conference which also unveiled the official logo depicting a boat as the sign of the Church. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, said he wants the Year of Faith to reach out to all Read more