Daily Archives: January 2, 2012

Bishop von Ketteler and Catholic Social Teaching: A Book Review of Robert Aubert’s “Catholic Social Teaching”

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Wilhelm Emmanuel, Baron von Ketteler (25th. Dec. 1811-1877) was Bishop of Mainz . His social teachings became influential during the papacy of Leo XIII and his encyclical Rerum Novarum. From Homiletic & Pastoral Review Catholic Social Teaching: An Historical Perspective. By … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI: itinerary for Mexico and Cuba, 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Gertrude

Pope Benedict XVI: itinerary for Mexico and Cuba, 2012 Below, please find our unofficial English translations of the press releases issued Monday, January 2nd, by the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico and the Bishops’ Conference of Cuba, detailing the itinerary of … Continue reading →

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Full text of Holy Father’s homily for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Gertrude

HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Vatican Basilica, Sunday, 1st January 2012 Video Dear Brothers and Sisters! On the first day of the year, the liturgy resounds in the Church throughout the world with the ancient priestly blessing that we … Continue reading →

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John Allen: Top 10 under-covered Vatican stories

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From John Allen’s blog at NCR By now, it’s an “All Things Catholic” tradition to run down the top under-covered Vatican stories of the year. The idea is not to flag the year’s most celebrated events or personalities, because plenty … Continue reading →

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