“Conversion breaks bonds of selfishness, pope says in Lenten message”
Read the a Feb. 2010 story on the pope’s 2010 message for Lent from Catholic News Service.
Tag: Pope Benedict XVI
“Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for Lent 2010”
Justice was the central theme of the pontiff’s Lenten message for 2010. Read the text of the message at the Vatican’s website.
“Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for Lent 2011”
Pope Benedict XVI focused on the the traditional themes of fasting, almsgiving and prayer in his Lenten message for 2011. “The practice of almsgiving is a reminder of God’s primacy and turns our attention towards others,” Benedict writes.
“Pope’s Twitter account to close as he leaves office, Vatican Radio says”
Read a February 11, 2013 about the future and significance of the Pope’s Twitter account in the wake of his resignation.
“Pope blesses Twitter, Facebook to spread Church teachings”
Read a January 24, 2013 article from CNET about Pope Benedict XVI’s influence on social media in the religious sphere.
“For Twitter, a lofty purpose as Pope Benedict XVI makes his first tweet”
Read a Dec. 11, 2012 from The Washington Post about the Pope’s use of social media and it’s greater significance to the social media world.
“Vatican Outlines Virgin Mary Sighting Rules To Evaluate Authenticity”
Read a 2012 Huffington Post article about the Vatican’s decision to create a checklist of conditions to discern the authentic Virgin Mary Sightings from the fake.
“New Pope Approaches Islam with Caution”
Listen to an April 7, 2005, Morning Edition report from National Public Radio about how Pope Benedict takes a less conciliatory approach to Islam than did his predecessor.
“Pope Condemns Sex Trafficking”
Read an Oct. 28, 2005, Associated Press article about Pope Benedict XVI condemning human trafficking for sex and calling for the humane treatment of women migrants.