Monthly Archives: April 2015

Taken from Catholic Herald by Fr Raymond de Souza   Benedict XVI celebrates his 88th birthday with his brother Mgr Georg Ratzinger, right, and fellow Bavarians (L’Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP) Benedict XVI helped rescue the scriptures from becoming lifeless … Continue reading →

Pope Francis arrives for his General Audience today (AP) Pope Francis makes equality plea in general audience reflection Pope Francis has called for equal pay for women, calling the difference in income between men and women a “pure scandal”. The … Continue reading →

Marie Collins, right, is a member of the papal commission Members of papal commission met one of Pope Francis’ top cardinal advisers to express concerns over appointment of Bishop Juan Barros Four lay members of the Pontifical Commission for the … Continue reading →

In 2013, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled Saguenay could keep its prayer tradition, but the Supreme Court of Canada reversed that ruling In the name of neutrality of state, nine judges agreed that prayers should not be allowed at … Continue reading →

by Catholic News Service Taken from Cathoic Herald Bishop Juan Barros was jostled at the installation ceremony (PA) Protestor accuse Bishop Juan Barros of protecting a priest accused of sexual abuse A bishop being installed in his new assignment in … Continue reading →

by Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith Taken from Catholic Herald uk Bishop Juan Barros attends his first Mass at the Cathedral of St Matthew in Osorno with protestors gathered in the pews (CNS) The Vatican has made a huge unforced error and … Continue reading →