Daily Archives: March 22, 2011

Henry VIII’s most tragic victim.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Historians have neglected Henry VIII’s most tragic victim Fascinating books have been written about Anne Boleyn, but the story of her cousin Katherine Howard perhaps commands greater sympathy Headless ladies are always good for business, so I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

VATICAN CITY, 21 MAR 2011 (VIS) – Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, has sent a letter to the bishops of the world concerning the traditional Good Friday collection for the Holy Land. The English-language … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Koch returns from meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Deepening the dialogue Returning from a first visit to Moscow to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, the Vatican’s top ecumenist, Cardinal Kurt Koch said the two Churches must find ways of deepening their dialogue and working together to defend … Continue reading →

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