Read his ‘Credo of the People of God,’ in his famous apostolic letter Solemni hac liturgia, given motu proprio. He lamented (in the 1960s) the uncontained desire for novelties among several influential Catholics, which was causing great danger (‘disturbance and perplexity’) to the Faithful, even challenging the very basics of the Catholic Faith such asContinue reading “Picture post: the Holy Father Paul VI”
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Picture post: SS. Leo XIV
“I am indeed very happy to visit once again the land of Saint Augustine. He represents a very important bridge in interreligious dialogue…”
Belief in God in the modern world
“…the Church knows that her message is in harmony with the most secret desires of the human heart when she champions the dignity of the human vocation, restoring hope to those who have already despaired of anything higher than their present lot.”
Two recent publications of the Holy Father Leo (December, 2025)
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Dilexi te: the new exhortation from Rome
“The Holy Father Leo XIV has published his first encyclical, entitled Dilexi te, on the virtue of charity and assistance of the poor.”
‘I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith…’ (feast day of S. Peter and S. Paul)
“Christ immediately after that appointment of Peter as steward/vicar starts to talk about His own passion and death, His resurrection and His departure. Peter would have a very real job in His absence.”
The Bishop expresses his sorrow following the death of Pope Francis
In a statement earlier today, Bishop McKinney said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Pope has left an indelible mark on the Church and the world, as a man of great warmth and humility who made use of his global prestige to highlight and toContinue reading “The Bishop expresses his sorrow following the death of Pope Francis”
Sunday of the Word of God
“Rome is making a point, and the Dicastery for Evangelisation is serious about this, as we can see from their website.”
Laudate Deum: a new papal exhortation
Message of the Holy Father for the 109th World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees (Sunday, the 24th of September, 2023)
“The synodal path that we have undertaken as a Church leads us to see in those who are most vulnerable – among whom are many migrants and refugees – special companions on our way, to be loved and cared for as brothers and sisters.”
‘Evangelii Gaudium’ Sunday
“A range of resources is being prepared for the Year of Prayer in 2024 which include a course on the Lord’s Prayer from small groups for Lent, encouragement to try different ways of praying from the tradition of the Church.”
‘His mercy is from age to age’ (Luke, 1: 50)
“For the elderly, it means not dwelling on the loss of physical strength and thinking with regret about missed opportunities. Let us all look ahead! And allow ourselves to be shaped by God’s grace…”
A plenary indulgence for Grandparents Day
“…the Apostolic Penitentiary has announced that the Holy Father has granted a plenary indulgence for the Faithful who take part in this Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, on the 23rd of July.”
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