Daily Archives: August 18, 2011

`The Holy Father addresses the Youth in Madrid.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Gertrude

Pope Benedict XVI is cheered by the faithful as he arrives in Plaza de Cibeles (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Dear Friends, thank you for the kind words addressed to me by the young people representing the five continents. And I salute … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Pope, how will I dress?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

There is a precise protocol to be followed: black dress, long sleeves and a veil for women, tuxedo for men. A white dress? Only for Catholic queens Giacomo Galeazzi Rome Vatican protocol states that for papal hearings, women should wear … Continue reading →

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These are a few of my favourite things

Posted on August 18, 2011 by joyfulpapist

The liturgical year, with its seasons and rhythms, gives shape and meaning to the year: feast days to celebrate, days of reflection,days of hope; days for penance, for mourning, for thanksgiving, for rejoicing.

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