Pope accepts resignation of head of scandal-plagued Irish church
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, the Vatican said on Monday, drawing a line under a career plagued by accusations that he kept quiet about the sexual abuse of children by clergy.
Secretary of foreign relations of Vatican to visit Georgia
Secretary of Foreign Relations of Vatican Archbishop Dominique Mamberty will make his first official visit to Tbilisi on September 14-15, according to Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani. The archbishop will meet executive authorities of the ...
Vatican FM to visit Georgia
Vatican Foreign Minister, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti is to visit Tbilisi September 14-15. The archbishop will meet with representatives of the executive power, and he will visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Sept. 15, the First Deputy ...
Vatican accepts resignation of Cardinal Seán Brady, leader of Catholic Church in Ireland
The Vatican has announced that it has accepted the resignation of the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Seán Brady. Last month, Dr Brady, who has been the leader of Ireland's Catholics for 18 years, confirmed that he offered his ...
Umpire banned from cricket match at the Vatican over fears he 'might be biased' because his great-great grandfather was an Anglican bishop
An umpire has been banned from refereeing a cricket match between the Church of England and the Vatican over fears he might be 'biased' as his great-great grandfather was an Anglican bishop. Michael Claughton, 65, was told he 'could not be considered ...
‘We have to judge acts’: Vatican’s Cardinal Burke dismantles ‘Who am I to judge?’
Cardinal Raymond Burke, head of the Vatican’s highest court – the Apostolic Signatura – has given a lengthy televised interview in which he decisively rectifies the false notions about Pope Francis’ “Who am I to judge” quote that has been used ...
Vatican Insider Speculates on Cardinal George's Successor
The Chicago area's more than 2.3 million Catholics aren't the only ones wondering who will succeed Cardinal Francis George. The Italian newspaper La Stampa on Thursday also speculated whether it might be a surprising choice. The article by the Vatican ...
Vatican’s doctrinal chief renews criticism of US nuns, says he’s no misogynist
(RNS) The Vatican’s guardian of orthodoxy and the force behind Rome’s investigation of American nuns has renewed his criticism of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, downplaying the group’s size and importance and arguing that the Vatican ...
The Vatican’s Defrocked Diplomat
Roman Catholics and much of the world have been closely watching for evidence that Pope Francis has the wherewithal to buck the resistance to reform from the Vatican’s powerful bureaucracy. An encouraging sign emerged last week with the announcement that ...
The Great Nunquisition: Why the Vatican Is Cracking Down on Sisters
If you think the news is bad now, a world without nuns would be a far worse place. The nuns that I know are much too humble to tout their achievements and all of the good they contribute to society, but make no mistake, they are an integral part of the ...
EU to unveil new Russia sanctions as Ukraine truce teeters
EU to unveil new Russia sanctions as Ukraine truce teeters Ukraine accused pro-Russian rebels of waging fresh attacks in the restive east on Monday, further imperilling a fragile truce as EU leaders prepared to approve punishing new sanctions on Moscow. Russia warned it would retaliate against the n ...
ISIS Bucket Challenge
In this Year Anno Domini 2014, Anno Hegirae 1432, and An Republique, c'est Chic 223, three states (as in nation states) purporting to act on behalf of the three Abrahamic religions are screwing things up for everybody. This shouldn't really surprise anyone because Abraham was the guy who offered to ...
Bishops, cricket and Danbury
The Church Times has announced it as Archbishop's XI v Vatican XI The ecumenical cricket match of the year 4 p.m. Friday 19 September; Kent County Cricket Club Ground, Canterbury So what's the link with Danbury? Frankly, it's tenuous. One Michael Claughton, a cricket umpire with 18 years' experience ...
Travel: Europe, 6: Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, Italy (04/04-13)
The first image was taken the day before entering the basilica, when the newly selected Pope Francis was there. The second image is from the inside of the basilica, while the third one is from the view of the cupola.
Oração socialista: Chavez nosso que estás nos céus…
Oração socialista: Chavez nosso que estás nos céus… Julio Severo O Partido Socialista, que domina o governo da Venezuela, reescreveu a famosa “Oração do Pai Nosso” transformando-a numa reza ao ditador socialista amado pelas esquerdas da América Latina: Hugo Chavez. No congresso do Partido Socialista ...
SOUTH KOREA - VATICAN - Bishop of Daejeon: Pope Francis, "missionary typhoon " for Korean Church and society
The pastoral visit to South Korea "had a deep impact. 'Lukewarm' Catholics have come back to the churches, and we have many new catechumens. But the most important thing is that the Pope has led us to a great collective examination of conscience: he showed us how a Christian lives and what we need t ...
Travel: When In Rome
Here’s another one from the archives for a Happy Monday of reminiscing… Rome is quite like Paris in that every building, monument and area seems to represent historical significance in accordance to its status as ‘the eternal city.’ There is so much to do and see here, especially for those who have ...
Church Times bars Tory cricket umpire because his great-great grandfather was a bishop
Michael Claughton is a dedicated member (and, indeed, the current President) of Bethersden Cricket Club, near Ashford in Kent. He is, by all accounts, a fair, professional and gentlemanly umpire of 18 years experience, . He also happens to be Deputy Leader of Ashford Borough Council (Conservative) w ...
Le musée du Vatican
Une pure merveille ce MUSEE. Des fresques à couper le souffle. Je suis heureuse de partager ces images.
Comment on Joshua fought the battle of Jericho … by Arkenaten
Much of this I was loosely aware of, but the specific detail is fascinating - all the language info etc. And the bit about Herod's brother - never knew that! It really boils down to who are you prepared to trust? And this so often boils down to what their personal motivation is. Arch has already exp ...
