Whispers in the Loggia: As expected, at this Sunday’s noontime Angelus, the Pope revealed the names of 20 cardinals-designate – 15 electors, five over 80 – who’ll receive the red hat at the 14 February Consistory. Yet again, Francis’ second … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: The commission of 3 cardinals who investigated the “Vatileaks” scandal will be asked by Pope Benedict XVI to share their findings with the full College of Cardinals, an Italian journalist reports. Read more here.
Catholic Culture: As each new cardinal knelt before him, the Pontiff reminded him that his red vestments symbolized that he “must ready to conduct yourselves with fortitude, even to the shedding of your blood, for the increase of the Christian … Continue reading
National Catholic Register: Clip from Pope’s April Address to Members of College of Cardinals: Today the word ecclesia militans [Church Militant] is a bit out of fashion, but in reality we can always better understand that which is true, that … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Pope Benedict XVI has summoned the members of the College of Cardinals to a special consistory, for a discussion of liturgy, religious freedom, and the sex-abuse scandal. Read more here.
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