Pope Francis in his November 22, 2020, Angelus commentary spoke of the supreme irony that the one men condemned — Jesus — would, in the end, be the judge of all. And the judge would be one who served rather than enjoying the trappings of office. “The great parable with which the liturgical year closes […]
The following homily was presented on November 22, 2020, the Feast of Christ the King, at St. John Vianney Parish, Northlake, Illinois by Deacon James Sinacore. ****** “In [our previous Encyclical] We referred to the chief causes of the difficulties under which mankind was laboring. And We remember saying that these manifold evils in the […]
Resignation and appointment of bishop of Chunchon, Korea The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Chunchon, Korea, presented by Bishop Lucas Kim Woon-hoe. The Holy Father has appointed as bishop of the same diocese the Reverend Simon Kim Ju-young, of the clergy of Chunchon, until now director […]
Pope Francis recalled the horrible earthquake in the Italian areas of Campania and Basilicata that left 3,000 dead and 20,000 injured 40 years ago. His comments came after praying the noonday Angelus with the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on November 22, 2020. “I want to send a special thought to the populations of […]
Resignation and succession of the Bishop of Cheju (Korea) The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Cheju (Korea), presented by HE Msgr. Peter Kang U-il. He is succeeded by HE Mons. Pius Moon Chang-woo, currently Coadjutor Bishop of the same Diocese. Appointment of the Master Director of the […]
Pope Francis called told the young participants in “The Economy of Francesco” that it is time for change and urged them to be a part of it. His comments came in a video message to the virtual participants in the economics conference scheduled for November 19-21 in Assisi but help online in light of the […]
World Fisheries Day is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of this marine based labour sector, which provides a source of employment to an estimated 59.5 million people. Strikingly one out of two workers is a woman. Asia has the highest number of workers, in this sector, and contributes some 85 percent of the world […]
‘May the Virgin of Guadalupe sustain your hope…’ Pope Francis stressed this when addressing the Pius Pontifical Latin American College of Rome today, Nov. 20, 2020. In his address, he called on the college community to open their hearts, and those of others, and to “pitch in” and call others to do so. The Pontiff […]
The bishops of England and Wales reacted with shock and shame to the Independent Safeguarding Review IICSA Report published today. “On Tuesday 10 November, I received the IICSA Report,” said Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, “It has brought together a picture of abuse inflicted in […]
Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, has issued a Pastoral Letter on the Covid-19 pandemic (see below). In it, he acknowledges the current challenges with which people are contending and offers a message of hope. Archbishop Neary recognizes that one of the most challenging aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic for people of faith is the […]