POPE ST FRANCIS
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Because of the fact that whichever way one looks at this run up to the election of a Pope, and some reports may become somewhat mundane, those reputable journalists will still be published here. We cannot minimize the fact that the future Pope must be something of a Giant of a Man to cope with all that he is to inherit. So it is of critical interest - even the rumours and conjectures - to all concerned Catholics.
Archbishop John Quinn calls for papal reforms
Thomas C. Fox | Mar.
10, 2013
STANFORD, Calif. --
With the world’s cardinals set to choose a new pope, Emeritus Archbishop of San
Francisco John R. Quinn Saturday called for major church governance reforms,
including changes in the papacy itself.
Note that the link below is the full talk given at Stanford University.
Governance in the Legacy of Vatican Council II
By Emeritus Archbishop
John R. Quinn | Mar. 11, 2013
The eyes of the world are focused on Rome. The big question is who will be the next
Pope. As they approach the election,
reports indicate that the Cardinals are deeply concerned about scandals in the
Church. But they are also concerned
about two other things: about papal
government and about reform.{and note the quote with which Quinn ends this.}
Latest News from The Tablet
Conclave set to begin on Tuesday could be a lengthy one
Robert Mickens in Rome - 8 March 2013
The conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI has been set to
begin next Tuesday, 12 March. Most observers believe the lack of strong leading
candidates suggests the process is likely to take longer than just two days, as
happened in 2005 at the last papal election.
Vote for new pope set for Tuesday, no clear consensus
By Josh McElwee
8th March 2013
ROME -- The cardinals of the Roman Catholic church will begin voting for the new leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics Tuesday, the Vatican has announced.
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8 March 2013
8 March 2013
Catholics Call on the Next Pope to Listen a Little and Learn a Lot
Speaking at a press conference this morning, Magdalena Lopez, director of the international program at Catholics for Choice, spoke about the challenges and opportunities for the next pope, and the hopes of Catholics for our church. She was speaking on the eve of the Vatican Conclave at an event organized by Catholic Organizations for Renewal (COR), a coalition representing progressive Catholics.Read More
A Dolan boost, the SNAP effect, and Vatileaks
By John L.
Allen Jr. on 7th March 2013
While we
wait for a date for the conclave, there are three fresh developments in the
pre-conclave drama worth bringing up to speed.
US prelates' silence shifts cardinals' focus to finance, national disputes
Joshua J. McElwee | Mar.
7, 2013 NCR
Rome
Impose silence, and a press secretary gets
more questions he'd rather not have been asked.
U.S. Catholics in Poll See a Church Out of Touch
6th March 2013
A New York Times report which should be read by all. This gives an indication of what Western Catholics are thinking
A brief 'Prague Spring' at the North American College
By John L.
Allen Jr.
In the wake
of today's news that the Americans will no longer be doing daily press
briefings in the run-up to the conclave, apparently after cardinals in the
General Congregation meeting this morning expressed concern about leaks in the
Italian papers, there are all sorts of good questions one might ask. Three,
however, seem the most immediately intriguing.
Vatican could learn a thing or two about renewal from women religious
by Joan Chittisterpublished on 6th March 2012 in the NCR
It is a voice speaking from vast experience about the message of Vatican II and how the religious sisters - probably worldwide - coped with the challenges to reform.
She obviously speaks from her experience with the Benedictine Sisters of Eire.
All Catholics should Read the article
The Catholic Church’s Lost Hope
3rd March 2012
[from an Online Investigative Journalist site.]
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