This New Francis
Fr Robert Barron reflects on his first impressions of our new Pope, his choice of the name Francis, and what he believes Pope Francis will bring to our Church.
Browsing: The Papacy
Benedict XVI: Servant of Truth
There is no doubt that the historic abdication of Pope Benedict XVI has raised questions and fears for Christians and non-Christians alike. Taking a step back from all the speculation about motives and prophecies, Fr Epeli Qimaqima reflects on the gift of Benedict XVI: how even through his decision to renounce his papacy, he continues to lead us faithfully to Christ.
Q&A: What now for the Church & Papacy?
In the first episode of Q&A for 2013, Bishop Julian Porteous answers our questions about Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication: Why did he do it? Which name will he go by? What happens in conclave? Plus this week’s Did You Know: where did Catholics get the ‘Hail Mary’?
5 Social Media Tips from BXVI
Yesterday marked the release of the 47th World Communications Day message from Pope Benedict XVI entitled “Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization.” We’ve gleaned over the message, and from it we bring you five tips for engaging in social media from Papa Benedict himself!
The Great Marian Pope
In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at Blessed John Paul II’s great devotion to Our Lady, exemplified in his motto ‘Totus Tuus’; ‘completely yours, Mary’. Paul also speaks to Tony Grace, a convert from the Anglican Church, who shares how developing a personal relationship with Mary has helped to deepen his faith.