According to the AP’s Nicole Winfield, the Benedict XVI “has completely altered the concept of the papacy” by his abdication. The full quote: Another topic facing the cardinals is the reason they’re here in the first place: Benedict’s resignation and … Continue reading
The announcement of Pope Benedict XVI on February 11, 2013 that he would leave the Papacy (he could not resign it, as there is no earthly authority into whose hands he could do so; he renounced the See of St. … Continue reading
Roberto de Mattei, author of The Second Vatican Council: An Unwritten History, offers his thoughts on the Pope’s resignation. His article was published in Italian on the conciliovaticanosecondo.it site, and was translated by Michael J. Miller for SSPX.org, where it … Continue reading
Continuing our coverage of miserable journalism and the Catholic Church, we have a fine selection this evening from CBS Los Angeles, reporting about some cranky folks unhappy with Cardinal Mahoney’s voting rights in the next conclave: Mahony will be among … Continue reading
Infallibility is a charism of the Bishop of Rome. Stupidity is a charism of some journalists and academics when they write about the Bishop of Rome. The following paragraphs come by Rachel Donadio of the The New York Times, “What … Continue reading
As Matt Abbott has already told us, we can look forward to some truly miserable reporting from the mainstream press outlets on Church matters between now and the Coronation of Pope Benedict XVI’s successor. The UK’s Telegraph gives us such … Continue reading
CNA: Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he will resign the papacy, but they praised his Christian life and service to the Catholic Church. Charles Coulombe, a Catholic historian and writer from Los … Continue reading
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today was saddened to learn of the unexpected decision of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI to “renounce my ministry as Bishop of Rome, and Successor of Saint Peter.” The Pontiff cited advanced age … Continue reading
Many questions are left in the wake of the Benedict XVI’s announced abdication from the Supreme Pontificate which takes effect the night of February 28. Our top priority, however, must be prayer. We must pray much for the Holy Father, … Continue reading
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