An unexpected meeting

Contrary to my supposition, this morning's meeting of the Holy Father with the heads of the curial dicasteries was an unscheduled one, according to the invaluable Rorate Caeli.  Certain 'ministry' or 'department' heads have 'standing' audiences with the Supreme Pontiff...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...