Archive for March 11, 2013
Day before conclave, no clear favorite stands out
“It’s not journalists that vote in the conclave. It’s cardinals,” Mexican Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera said on Sunday, after celebrating... Read more
New Pope will have adoration before his presentation
In a change to past papal elections, the new Pope will have the chance to adore Jesus in the Eucharist... Read more
Over 50,000 send messages of gratitude to Benedict XVI
A book containing more than 50,000 messages of gratitude to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been delivered to the Apostolic... Read more
Florists, bus drivers and technicians take oath
This evening 90 people who will assist the Conclave in various capacities took an oath of secrecy not to divulge... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet urges forgiveness ahead of conclave
In a homily at his Roman parish on Sunday, Cardinal Marc Ouellet encouraged forgiveness and reconciliation, especially through the sacrament... Read more
Confession key to Church renewal, Cardinal Wuerl reflects
In a March 10 homily in Rome, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C. emphasized the importance of the sacrament... Read more
Catholic service requires conscience rights, Boston cardinal stresses
Writing from Rome just a few days before the Papal conclave, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston called on members of... Read more
Thousands sign up for Pope election text message
Over 35,000 people have signed up for PopeAlarm.com, a service of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students that sends out... Read more
