CDF Assumes SSPX File
Posted by Edward Pentin
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 10:04 AM
Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior general of the Society of St. Pius X, ordains a priest during a ceremony in Econe, Switzerland, June 29. (CNS/Reuters)
As expected, Pope Benedict XVI has brought the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei under the auspices of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
American Cardinal William Levada, the CDF’s prefect, will replace Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos as president of the commission, which is charged with trying to reconcile the Society of St. Pius X with the Church.
The Pope has named Msgr.... READ MORE
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False Rumors About Apparitions
Posted by Tom McFeely
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:49 PM
Medjugorje ‘visionary’ Mirjana Dragicevic-Soldo. (Medjugorjeusa.org)
A Vatican official has denied a document is being prepared about how to deal with alleged Marian apparitions and visions, such as those at Medjugorje.
According to some reports that have circulated in the last few days, Pope Benedict has instructed the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to prepare a vademecum, or handbook, on the matter. It reportedly would require individuals who said... READ MORE
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Bioethics Document Released
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, December 12, 2008 12:53 PM
Illustration of early-stage embryo. (CNS)
Here’s what Cardinal Francis George of Chicago said about Dignitas Personae, the new Vatican instruction on bioethics released today:
“We welcome the Instruction as theologians, medical personnel, researchers and married couples consider new scientific and medical procedures that have profound ethical implications bearing upon the procreation of children and the integrity of marriage,”... READ MORE
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