Daily Archives: February 11, 2013

From The Chairman of the Latin Mass Society

This reaction to the announcement of the Holy Father is one of the most balanced comments that I have read, and deserves as wide an audience as possible. From: http://www.lmschairman.org/ Reaction Like everyone I am in shock about the Holy … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict’s Resignation in Historical Context

From: Crisis Magazine by Donald S. Prudlo I     In shocking news that quickly demonstrated the ongoing relevance of medieval historians, Pope Benedict announced that he will lay down his governance of the Church of Rome at the end of this … Continue reading

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Bishops’ Conference President’s Statement on Pope Benedict XVI’s Decision to Resign

11/02/2013 12:27 pm A statement on the news that the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, will resign on 28 February 2013 by the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols: “Pope Benedict’s … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation at end of month

Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement. Full text of Pope’s declaration Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three … Continue reading

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Prayer for the XXI World Day of the Sick (February 11th), and the Holy Father’s Message.

(Vatican Radio) The solemn celebration of the XXI World Day of the Sick will be held at the Marian Shrine of Altötting, Germany, and the theme will be “Go and do likewise” (Lk 10:37): The Good Samaritan: do good to … Continue reading

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