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The Vatican has now released a statement concerning the meeting this morning between Church officials and the SSPX. It reads:
“On Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, headquarters of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and of the Pontifical Commission ‘Ecclesia Dei,’ the study commission made up of experts from... READ MORE
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Peter Turkson, until now archbishop of Cape Coast in Ghana, as president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
He replaces Cardinal Renato Martino, who has headed the department since 2002. A Vatican communiqué stated the Holy Father had welcomed his resignation, “presented for reaching the... READ MORE
The Vatican held its first round of formal talks this morning with the breakaway Society of St. Pius X.
A communiqué is expected either later today or tomorrow.
The Vatican’s goal in these discussions is to bring about a reunion with the traditionalist order, which broke away from the Church on the grounds that it could not accept the... READ MORE
Debate continues to rage over abortion coverage in all of the health-care reform bills. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has made it clear that they cannot and will not support any proposal that includes abortion coverage.
Responding to the bishops, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., recently slammed the Church, saying that it was fanning “the... READ MORE
Pope Benedict XVI’s historic, momentous decision Oct. 20 to create structures for groups of Anglicans to be received into the Catholic Church deserves an Anglican perspective.
Rev. R. William Franklin, an Episcopal priest, is an academic fellow of the Anglican Center in Rome and associate director of the American Academy there. He is also a... READ MORE
A new film about Fatima, a history-spanning documentary featuring George Weigel and Robert George, and a film on the life of a woman close to Pope John Paul II are among the films selected for the inaugural John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, running Oct. 29 - Nov. 7.
Organized by three Florida Catholics, the John Paul II... READ MORE
A final version of the apostolic constitution that would allow disaffected Anglicans to come into full communion with the Church has yet to be written, as canonists from around the world continue to iron out some key canonical concerns, the Register has learned.
Church lawyers are grappling with a whole new section of the Code of Canon Law, which... READ MORE
Bothered by the frequent talk about the number of Catholics on the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito voiced his concerns in a recent speech to an Italian-American law group in Philadelphia, reported The Associated Press.
“There has been so much talk lately about the number of Catholics serving on the Supreme Court,” said Alito. “This is... READ MORE
This morning, at 9 a.m. CST, marks the launch of a new radio program on Relevant Radio affiliate KYES - 1180 AM, featuring myself as host.
The inaugural show of “Voice from the Cloud” focuses on the topic of religious vocations and features guests Father Gregory Mastey, vocations director of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minn., and Father Michael... READ MORE
Best-selling novelist Anne Rice’s fictional stories have followed her faith journey and reversion to the Catholic faith of her youth. Best known for her vampire novels, after returning to Catholicism, Rice penned a novel about the young Jesus Christ. Now she’s tackling angels.
Some people dread shopping for Christmas gifts. And it’s not always easy to think of a good gift for certain recipients. But there’s always books. Yes, people still read books — and some even appreciate getting them as gifts. The Register has a few ideas, including a novel, a book of Marian apologetics, and a humorous look at raising kids.
This year’s gift guide offers ideas that will appeal to a variety of tastes. Most of the suggestions came on the market this year, and the majority of them are under $25. Read on to find the perfect gift for the devout, for foodies, the ecological-minded, sports buffs, plus toys for children and much more, as we await the greatest gift, the Nativity. Plus: Powerful gift ideas will remind your family that Jesus is the reason for the season.
